China Doll

Red Elderberry

About China Doll and Red Elderberry

China Doll

Red Elderberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, China

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

Radermachera sinica

Number of Varieties

172

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Habitat

Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests

Forest margins, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-114-7

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Spreading

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm370.00 cm

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Minimum Width

490.00 cm430.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting

Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails

Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Abdominal distension, Inflammation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste

Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant

Cold, Fever

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RADERMACHERA sinica

Sambucus racemosa

Common Name

China Doll

Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry

In Hindi

चीनी गुड़िया पेड़

Red Elderberry

In German

Zimmeresche

Rote Holunder

In French

china doll

Red sureau

In Spanish

china doll

La baya del saúco roja

In Greek

δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα

κόκκινο Elderberry

In Portuguese

china árvore boneca

Red Elderberry

In Polish

China Doll drzewo

Red Elderberry

In Latin

Sinis pupa ligno

pubens

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Dipsacales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Caprifoliaceae

Genus

Radermachera

Sambucus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

177

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Properties of China Doll and Red Elderberry

Wondering what are the properties of China Doll and Red Elderberry? We provide you with everything About China Doll and Red Elderberry. China Doll doesn't have thorns and Red Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also China Doll does not have fragrant flowers. China Doll has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension and Inflammation and Red Elderberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal distension and Inflammation. 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 China Doll and Red Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of China Doll and Red Elderberry

Season and care of China Doll and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about China Doll and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Doll season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for China Doll is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.

China Doll and Red Elderberry Physical Information

China Doll and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of China Doll and Red Elderberry are as follows:

China Doll flower color: White and Gold
China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green

Care of China Doll and Red Elderberry

Care of China Doll and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer China Doll 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.