Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia, South America
China
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Rhododendron
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
RHODODENDRON impeditum
Common Name
Elderberry
Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron
In Hindi
Elderberry
Dwarf Rhododendron
In German
Holunderbeere
Dwarf Rhododendron
In French
Sureau
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Spanish
Saúco
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Greek
Elderberry
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Polish
Bez czarny
Dwarf Rhododendron
In Latin
Elderberry
Dwarf Rhododendron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Adoxaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Rhododendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Elderberry and Dwarf Rhododendron
Wondering what are the properties of Elderberry and Dwarf Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Elderberry and Dwarf Rhododendron. Elderberry doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Elderberry does not have fragrant flowers. Elderberry has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Elderberry and Dwarf Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elderberry and Dwarf Rhododendron
Season and care of Elderberry and Dwarf Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Dwarf Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Dwarf Rhododendron season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic.
Elderberry and Dwarf Rhododendron Physical Information
Elderberry and Dwarf Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Dwarf Rhododendron are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
- Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Elderberry and Dwarf Rhododendron
Care of Elderberry and Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron 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 Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.