Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Australia, South America
North America, Canada
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
North American sycamore, Middle Eastern sycamore ,The British sycamore
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
bottomlands, Floodplains, Moist woods, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange Red, Dark Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Compound
Orbicular
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Needs more water during establishment, Needs Very high moisture
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
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
Anthracnose, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
breathing problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Shelterbelt, Tea-like beverage can be brewed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Landscape, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
PLATANUS occidentalis
Common Name
Elderberry
American Planetree, American Sycamore, Eastern Sycamore, Buttonwood or Buttonball Tree
In Hindi
Elderberry
अमेरिकी गूलर
In German
Holunderbeere
Amerikanische Platane
In French
Sureau
Platanus occidentalis
In Spanish
Saúco
Platanus occidentalis
In Greek
Elderberry
Platanus occidentalis
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Platanus occidentalis
In Polish
Bez czarny
Platan zachodni
In Latin
Elderberry
Platanus orientalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Scrophulariales
Family
Adoxaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elderberry and American Sycamore
Season and care of Elderberry and American Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and American Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and American Sycamore season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for American Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for American Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Elderberry and American Sycamore Physical Information
Elderberry and American Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas American Sycamore height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,980.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and American Sycamore are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
American Sycamore flower color: Orange Red and Dark Salmon
- American Sycamore leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Elderberry and American Sycamore
Care of Elderberry and American Sycamore 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 Sycamore 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 Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.