Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia, South America
Types
Chinese lantern,Japanese-lantern, winter cherry
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Damp Places, hedge rows, Mountain Slopes
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 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
Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Whiteflies
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Diuretic
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Amsterdam'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Chinese Lantern, Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
Elderberry
In Hindi
Chinese lantern
Elderberry
In German
Lampionblume
Holunderbeere
In French
Coqueret alkékenge
Sureau
In Spanish
Chinese lantern
Saúco
In Greek
Chinese lantern
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Chinese lantern
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Miechunka rozdęta
Bez czarny
In Latin
Chinese lantern
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Dipsacales
Family
Malvaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Physaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Not Available
Properties of Chinese Lantern and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Chinese Lantern and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Chinese Lantern and Elderberry. Chinese Lantern doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Chinese Lantern does not have fragrant flowers. Chinese Lantern has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach and Vomiting and Elderberry has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Diarrhea, Headache, Irritation to stomach 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 Chinese Lantern and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chinese Lantern and Elderberry
Season and care of Chinese Lantern and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Lantern and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Lantern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Lantern is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chinese Lantern is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Chinese Lantern and Elderberry Physical Information
Chinese Lantern and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Lantern height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Lantern and Elderberry are as follows:
Chinese Lantern flower color: Orange Red
Chinese Lantern leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Lantern and Elderberry
Care of Chinese Lantern and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Lantern 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 Chinese Lantern 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.