Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Australia, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
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 Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
-
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
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
-
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Elderberry
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
Elderberry
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Holunderbeere
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Sureau
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
Saúco
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
Elderberry
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Bez czarny
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
Elderberry
Carya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Juglandales
Family
Adoxaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Elderberry and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Elderberry and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Shagbark Hickory season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Elderberry and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Elderberry and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Care of Elderberry and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Elderberry and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.