Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Australia, South America
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
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Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
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 water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Cough, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
CORDIA boissieri
Common Name
Elderberry
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
In Hindi
Elderberry
Anacahuita
In German
Holunderbeere
Anacahuita
In French
Sureau
anacahuita
In Spanish
Saúco
anacahuita
In Greek
Elderberry
Anacahuita
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Anacahuita
In Polish
Bez czarny
Anacahuita
In Latin
Elderberry
Anacahuita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Boraginales
Family
Adoxaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elderberry and Anacahuita
Season and care of Elderberry and Anacahuita is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Anacahuita Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Anacahuita season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Anacahuita Physical Information
Elderberry and Anacahuita physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Anacahuita are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Elderberry and Anacahuita
Care of Elderberry and Anacahuita 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 Anacahuita 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 Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.