Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia, South America
Asia, Australia, Europe, North Africa
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Chinese Privet, Amur Privet, Regal Border Privet
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblong
Plant Season
Early Spring
Late Autumn, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Autumn
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Never Over-water
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Clearwing Moth, Eriophyid mite, Mites, Scale, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
chest congestion, Chronic fatigue, Cold, constipation, Fever, Headache, Heart problems, Immunity, Insomnia, Liver problems, Swelling, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Landscape
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Ligustrum vulgare
Common Name
Elderberry
Privet
In Hindi
Elderberry
Privet
In German
Holunderbeere
Liguster
In Spanish
Saúco
Ligustrum
In Greek
Elderberry
αγριομύρτια
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Ligustrum
In Polish
Bez czarny
ligustr
In Latin
Elderberry
privet
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Scrophulariales
Family
Adoxaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Oleeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elderberry and Privet
Season and care of Elderberry and Privet is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Privet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Privet season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Privet is Loam while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Privet is Acidic, Neutral.
Elderberry and Privet Physical Information
Elderberry and Privet physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Privet height is 350.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Privet are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Privet flower color: White
- Privet leaf color: Green
Care of Elderberry and Privet
Care of Elderberry and Privet 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 Privet pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune regularly, 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 Privet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.