Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Brazil
Australia, South America
Types
Brunfelsia americana, Brunfelsia australis, Brunfelsia chiricaspi
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Thickets, Woodlands
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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, Purple, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Early Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
BRUNFELSIA calycina
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Raintree
Elderberry
In Hindi
Brunfelsia plant
Elderberry
In German
Brunfelsia Pflanze
Holunderbeere
In French
plante Brunfelsia
Sureau
In Spanish
planta brunfelsia
Saúco
In Greek
φυτό Brunfelsia
Elderberry
In Portuguese
plantas Brunfelsia
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Brunfelsia roślin
Bez czarny
In Latin
Hedysarum herba
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Dipsacales
Family
Solanaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Petunia
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Brunfelsia and Elderberry
Season and care of Brunfelsia and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia season is Not Available and Elderberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Brunfelsia is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Brunfelsia and Elderberry Physical Information
Brunfelsia and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia and Elderberry are as follows:
Brunfelsia flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Brunfelsia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Brunfelsia and Elderberry
Care of Brunfelsia and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia 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 Brunfelsia 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.