Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Australia, South America
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblong
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Heat And Humidity, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Prunus avium
Common Name
Elderberry
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Elderberry
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Holunderbeere
Kirschbaum
In French
Sureau
Cerisier
In Greek
Elderberry
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Bez czarny
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Elderberry
Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Adoxaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elderberry and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Elderberry and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Cherry Tree season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Elderberry and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Elderberry and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Elderberry and Cherry Tree
Care of Elderberry and Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.