Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Australia, South America
Types
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Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Well Drained
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Black
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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 pH
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Rheumatism
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
CORDIA boissieri
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
Elderberry
In Hindi
Anacahuita
Elderberry
In German
Anacahuita
Holunderbeere
In French
anacahuita
Sureau
In Spanish
anacahuita
Saúco
In Greek
Anacahuita
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Anacahuita
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Anacahuita
Bez czarny
In Latin
Anacahuita
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Boraginales
Dipsacales
Family
Boraginaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Anacahuita and Elderberry
Season and care of Anacahuita and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Anacahuita and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Anacahuita and Elderberry Physical Information
Anacahuita and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Anacahuita and Elderberry are as follows:
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Anacahuita and Elderberry
Care of Anacahuita and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Anacahuita 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.