Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Australia, South America
Types
Not Available
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Dry
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Acacia
Elderberry
In Hindi
Acacia
Elderberry
In German
Acacia
Holunderbeere
In Greek
Acacia
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Acacia
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Acacia
Bez czarny
In Latin
Acacia
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Elderberry. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Elderberry has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Acacia and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Elderberry
Season and care of Acacia and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Elderberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Acacia and Elderberry Physical Information
Acacia and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Elderberry are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Acacia and Elderberry
Care of Acacia and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.