Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Australia, South America
North Africa
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Not Available
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Desert, Rocky Mountains
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 Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, 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 after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Elderberry
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Elderberry
Saharan myrtle
In German
Holunderbeere
Saharan myrtle
In French
Sureau
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Saúco
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Elderberry
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
murta Saharan
In Polish
Bez czarny
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Elderberry
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Myrtales
Family
Adoxaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Elderberry and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Elderberry and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Elderberry and Saharan Myrtle. Elderberry doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Elderberry does not have fragrant flowers. Elderberry has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Elderberry and Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elderberry and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Elderberry and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Saharan Myrtle season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Elderberry and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Elderberry and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elderberry and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Elderberry and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.