Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia, South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
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
Orange Red, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Hay fever, Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
-
Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'
Common Name
Elderberry
Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia
In Hindi
Elderberry
Gardenia jasminoides
In German
Holunderbeere
Gardenie
In French
Sureau
Cape Jasmine
In Spanish
Saúco
Gardenia jasminoides
In Greek
Elderberry
Cape Jasmine
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Gardenia jasminoides
In Polish
Bez czarny
Gardenia jaśminowata
In Latin
Elderberry
Gardenia mucronata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Gentianales
Family
Adoxaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elderberry and Cape Jasmine
Season and care of Elderberry and Cape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Cape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Cape Jasmine season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Cape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Cape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Elderberry and Cape Jasmine Physical Information
Elderberry and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Cape Jasmine are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
- Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elderberry and Cape Jasmine
Care of Elderberry and Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.