Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Australia, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
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Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
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Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Elderberry
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Elderberry
QUICKSTICK
In German
Holunderbeere
QUICKSTICK
In French
Sureau
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Saúco
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Elderberry
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
QuickStick
In Polish
Bez czarny
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Elderberry
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Adoxaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elderberry and Quickstick
Season and care of Elderberry and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Quickstick season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Quickstick Physical Information
Elderberry and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Quickstick are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Elderberry and Quickstick
Care of Elderberry and Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.