Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Acacia
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Acacia
Red Elderberry
In German
Acacia
Rote Holunder
In French
Acacia
Red sureau
In Spanish
Acacia
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Acacia
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Acacia
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Acacia
Red Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Red Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Red Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Red Elderberry. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Red Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Red 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 Red Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Acacia and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Red Elderberry season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Acacia and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Acacia and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Acacia and Red Elderberry
Care of Acacia and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.