Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Vines
Origin
Australia, South America
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
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
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Palmate
Plant Season
Early Spring
Late Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Shade, Partial shade, 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 after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Vine, Wall
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Common Name
Elderberry
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
In Hindi
Elderberry
वर्जीनिया लता
In German
Holunderbeere
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Sureau
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
In Spanish
Saúco
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
In Greek
Elderberry
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
Virginia Creeper
In Polish
Bez czarny
winobluszcz
In Latin
Elderberry
Virginia creeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Rhamnales
Family
Adoxaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elderberry and Virginia Creeper
Season and care of Elderberry and Virginia Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Virginia Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Virginia Creeper season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Elderberry and Virginia Creeper Physical Information
Elderberry and Virginia Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Virginia Creeper are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Virginia Creeper flower color: Not Available
- Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Care of Elderberry and Virginia Creeper
Care of Elderberry and Virginia Creeper 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 Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall. In summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water.