Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia, South America
Australia
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
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
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
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
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
Elderberry
Australian Willow, Wilga
In Hindi
Elderberry
Hydrangea
In German
Holunderbeere
Hortensie
In French
Sureau
Hortensia
In Spanish
Saúco
Hortensia
In Greek
Elderberry
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Hortênsia
In Polish
Bez czarny
Hortensja
In Latin
Elderberry
Hibiscus
Family
Adoxaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Elderberry and Australian Willow
Season and care of Elderberry and Australian Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Australian Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Australian Willow season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Australian Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Australian Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Australian Willow Physical Information
Elderberry and Australian Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Australian Willow height is 760.00 cm and width 613.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Australian Willow are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Australian Willow flower color: White and Ivory
- Australian Willow leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elderberry and Australian Willow
Care of Elderberry and Australian Willow 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 Australian Willow 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 Australian Willow needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.