Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia, South America
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, 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
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblovate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
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
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
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
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Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
CORDYLINE fruticosa
Common Name
Elderberry
Good Luck Tree, Hawaiian Ti, Tiplant
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
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Elderberry and Good Luck Tree
Season and care of Elderberry and Good Luck Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Good Luck Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Good Luck Tree season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Good Luck Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Good Luck Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Good Luck Tree Physical Information
Elderberry and Good Luck Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Good Luck Tree height is 320.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Good Luck Tree are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Good Luck Tree flower color: White and Purple
- Good Luck Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink and Dark Red
Care of Elderberry and Good Luck Tree
Care of Elderberry and Good Luck 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 Good Luck Tree 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 Good Luck Tree needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.