Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Australia, South America
United States, Central United States
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
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
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Compound
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
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, Water during dry weather
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
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
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
-
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Elderberry
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Elderberry
Shingle Oak
In German
Holunderbeere
Kies Eiche
In French
Sureau
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Saúco
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Elderberry
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Bez czarny
gont Oak
In Latin
Elderberry
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Adoxaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elderberry and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Elderberry and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Shingle Oak season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Elderberry and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Elderberry and Shingle Oak
Care of Elderberry and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.