Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Australia, South America
Central America, South America
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Magenta, Rose, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Used to establish native woodland
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Common Name
Elderberry
Ant Tree, Long John
In Hindi
Elderberry
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In German
Holunderbeere
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In French
Sureau
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Spanish
Saúco
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Greek
Elderberry
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Polish
Bez czarny
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
In Latin
Elderberry
TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Adoxaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Elderberry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Wondering what are the properties of Elderberry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana? We provide you with everything About Elderberry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana. Elderberry doesn't have thorns and TRIPLARIS cumingiana doesn't have thorns. Also Elderberry does not have fragrant flowers. Elderberry has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Nausea and Vomiting and TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Elderberry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Season and care of Elderberry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and TRIPLARIS cumingiana season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Loam while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for TRIPLARIS cumingiana is Acidic, Neutral.
Elderberry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana Physical Information
Elderberry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
- TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Elderberry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana
Care of Elderberry and TRIPLARIS cumingiana 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.