Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
China, Korea
Australia, South America
Types
American & Chinese
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Well Drained
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, 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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
holly leaf miner, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Burfordii'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Burford holly
Elderberry
In Hindi
Burford Holly Plant
Elderberry
In German
Burford Holly Pflanze
Holunderbeere
In French
Burford houx Plante
Sureau
In Spanish
Planta del acebo Burford
Saúco
In Greek
Burford Holly Φυτών
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Burford Planta Holly
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Burford Holly roślin
Bez czarny
In Latin
Planta Burford Holly
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Dipsacales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Burford Holly and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Burford Holly and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Burford Holly and Elderberry. Burford Holly has thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Burford Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Burford Holly has allergic reactions like Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Elderberry has allergic reactions like Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Burford Holly and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Burford Holly and Elderberry
Season and care of Burford Holly and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Burford Holly and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Burford Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Burford Holly is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Burford Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Burford Holly and Elderberry Physical Information
Burford Holly and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Burford Holly height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Burford Holly and Elderberry are as follows:
Burford Holly flower color: White
Burford Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Burford Holly and Elderberry
Care of Burford Holly and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Burford Holly 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 Burford Holly 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.