Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Australia, South America
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Needle like
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Elderberry
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Elderberry
Aaraar
In German
Holunderbeere
Wacholder
In French
Sureau
Genévrier
In Spanish
Saúco
Juniperus
In Greek
Elderberry
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Jałowiec
In Polish
Bez czarny
Juniperus
In Latin
Elderberry
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Adoxaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Elderberry and Juniper
Season and care of Elderberry and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Juniper season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Juniper Physical Information
Elderberry and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Juniper are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Elderberry and Juniper
Care of Elderberry and Juniper 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 Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.
