Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Fruit
Origin
Australia, South America
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, 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, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
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, 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, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
Common Name
Elderberry
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
In Hindi
Elderberry
संतरा
In German
Holunderbeere
Mandarine
In French
Sureau
mandarine
In Spanish
Saúco
mandarina
In Greek
Elderberry
μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
tangerina
In Polish
Bez czarny
mandarynka
In Latin
Elderberry
Tangerine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Adoxaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elderberry and Tangerine
Season and care of Elderberry and Tangerine is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Tangerine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Tangerine season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Tangerine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral.
Elderberry and Tangerine Physical Information
Elderberry and Tangerine physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Tangerine are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Elderberry and Tangerine
Care of Elderberry and Tangerine 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 Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tangerine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.