Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Australia, South America
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Round
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
Common Name
Elderberry
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
In Hindi
Elderberry
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
In German
Holunderbeere
Oklahoma Redbud
In French
Sureau
Oklahoma Redbud
In Spanish
Saúco
Oklahoma Redbud
In Greek
Elderberry
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Oklahoma Redbud
In Polish
Bez czarny
Oklahoma Redbud
In Latin
Elderberry
Oklahoma Redbud
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Adoxaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Elderberry and Oklahoma Redbud
Season and care of Elderberry and Oklahoma Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Oklahoma Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Oklahoma Redbud season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Oklahoma Redbud Physical Information
Elderberry and Oklahoma Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Oklahoma Redbud are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
- Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Care of Elderberry and Oklahoma Redbud
Care of Elderberry and Oklahoma Redbud 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 Oklahoma Redbud 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 Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.