Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
-
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
Habitat
moist forests, Mountains
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Lavender
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Sore Throat
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Averrhoa bilimbi
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Bilimbi, Mimbro
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Bilimbi
Red Elderberry
In German
bilimbi
Rote Holunder
In French
bilimbi
Red sureau
In Spanish
bilimbi
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
bilimbi
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
bilimbi
Red Elderberry
In Polish
bilimbi
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Rondo Beardtongue
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Dipsacales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bilimbi and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Bilimbi and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Bilimbi and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bilimbi season is Spring and Summer and Red Elderberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bilimbi is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bilimbi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Bilimbi and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Bilimbi and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Bilimbi and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Bilimbi and Red Elderberry
Care of Bilimbi and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.