Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Australia, South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
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Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
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Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Wildflower
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Elderberry
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Elderberry
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Holunderbeere
Fullers Karde
In French
Sureau
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Saúco
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Elderberry
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Bez czarny
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Elderberry
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Dipsacales
Family
Adoxaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Elderberry and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Elderberry and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Elderberry and Fuller's Teasel. Elderberry doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Elderberry does not have fragrant flowers. Elderberry has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elderberry and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Elderberry and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Fuller's Teasel season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Elderberry and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Elderberry and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Elderberry and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.