Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
China
Australia, South America
Types
Rhododendron
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Well Drained
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Lavender, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted 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
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
-
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
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Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON impeditum
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
Elderberry
In Hindi
Dwarf Rhododendron
Elderberry
In German
Dwarf Rhododendron
Holunderbeere
In French
Dwarf Rhododendron
Sureau
In Spanish
Dwarf Rhododendron
Saúco
In Greek
Dwarf Rhododendron
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Dwarf Rhododendron
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Dwarf Rhododendron
Bez czarny
In Latin
Dwarf Rhododendron
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Ericaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Rhododendron and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Rhododendron and Elderberry. Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Rhododendron does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like and Elderberry has allergic reactions like . 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 Dwarf Rhododendron and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Elderberry
Season and care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Rhododendron and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Dwarf Rhododendron and Elderberry Physical Information
Dwarf Rhododendron and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Rhododendron and Elderberry are as follows:
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Elderberry
Care of Dwarf Rhododendron and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron 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.