Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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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
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
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Habitat
Cold Regions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
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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
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Root Division
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Black Raspberry
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Black Raspberry Tree
Red Elderberry
In German
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
Rote Holunder
In French
Noir Arbre Framboise
Red sureau
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Árvore framboesa Preto
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Niger IDAEUS ligno
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Black Raspberry and Red Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Black Raspberry and Red Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Black Raspberry and Red Elderberry. Black Raspberry has thorns and Red Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Black Raspberry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Raspberry has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Red Elderberry has allergic reactions like cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting and Watery eyes. 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 Black Raspberry and Red Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Raspberry and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Black Raspberry and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Black Raspberry and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Raspberry season is Summer and Red Elderberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Black Raspberry and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Black Raspberry and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Black Raspberry and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Black Raspberry flower color: White
Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Black Raspberry and Red Elderberry
Care of Black Raspberry and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Raspberry 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.