Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Australia, South America
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Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Common Name
Elderberry
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
In Hindi
Elderberry
हिम चम्पा
In German
Holunderbeere
Magnolienbaum
In French
Sureau
magnolia
In Spanish
Saúco
árbol de magnolia
In Greek
Elderberry
Magnolia δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
magnólia
In Polish
Bez czarny
magnolia drzewa
In Latin
Elderberry
Magnolia lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Magnoliales
Family
Adoxaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Elderberry and Magnolia Tree
Season and care of Elderberry and Magnolia Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Magnolia Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Magnolia Tree season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Elderberry and Magnolia Tree Physical Information
Elderberry and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Magnolia Tree are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Elderberry and Magnolia Tree
Care of Elderberry and Magnolia 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 Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.