Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
Australia, South America
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
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Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Red, Dark Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Hay fever, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
CORYLUS americana
Common Name
Elderberry
American Hazelnut
In Hindi
Elderberry
अमेरिकी हेज़लनट
In German
Holunderbeere
amerikanische Haselnuss
In French
Sureau
américaine noisettes
In Spanish
Saúco
Americana avellana
In Greek
Elderberry
American Hazelnut
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
americana avelã
In Polish
Bez czarny
Amerykański orzech laskowy
In Latin
Elderberry
American Hazelnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Adoxaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elderberry and American Hazelnut
Season and care of Elderberry and American Hazelnut is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and American Hazelnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and American Hazelnut season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for American Hazelnut is Loam while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for American Hazelnut is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and American Hazelnut Physical Information
Elderberry and American Hazelnut physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas American Hazelnut height is 300.00 cm and width 340.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and American Hazelnut are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
American Hazelnut flower color: Yellow and Red
- American Hazelnut leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Elderberry and American Hazelnut
Care of Elderberry and American Hazelnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and American Hazelnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Hazelnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.