Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
  
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Australia, South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Canyons, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
  
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
  
Purple, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Olive
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
  
Compound
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
  
Early Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
  
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
  
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
  
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Not Available, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
ERICAMERIA laricifolia
  
Sambucus nigra
  
Common Name
Turpentine bush
  
Elderberry
  
In Hindi
एगुएर
  
Elderberry
  
In German
Aguirre
  
Holunderbeere
  
In French
Aguirre
  
Sureau
  
In Spanish
Aguirre
  
Saúco
  
In Greek
Αγκίρε
  
Elderberry
  
In Portuguese
Aguirre
  
Sabugueiro
  
In Polish
Aguirre
  
Bez czarny
  
In Latin
Aguirre
  
Elderberry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Dipsacales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Adoxaceae
  
Genus
Ericameria
  
Sambucus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Astereae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Barnadesioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Aguirre and Elderberry
Season and care of Aguirre and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Aguirre and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aguirre season is Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Aguirre is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Aguirre is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Aguirre and Elderberry Physical Information
Aguirre and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Aguirre height is 91.40 cm and width 91.40 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Aguirre and Elderberry are as follows:
Aguirre flower color: Yellow
Aguirre leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Aguirre and Elderberry
Care of Aguirre and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aguirre pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Aguirre needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.