I must be the only one who has this. Moving this on down the list.

Cricket

Cricket, what is a Golden Elder? Just curious. :)

Diann
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It's a relative of the American Elder. It's a large shrub @8' tall and 8' wide. Beautiful chartrues foliage and berries in the fall. Wish I had a picture of it to post. Birds love the berries and can be used in jellies and wines. Isn't there a song about elderberry wine?

I planted three in a grouping. I'm trying to create a mini woodland feel in the back yard to attract more birds. The side benefit is blocking out the view of the corn/bean field, which isn't so bad, and buffer the drone of noise from the interstate which isn't awful but blocks out natures noises.

Cricket

I also plan to add 3 white pines this year - if budget allows. I'm looking for more evergreens to provide winter cover for birds and wildlife.