Enkianthus

Elderberry

About Enkianthus and Elderberry

Enkianthus

Elderberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China

Australia, South America

Types

Enkianthus campanulatus

Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry

Number of Varieties

150

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Habitat

Islands

Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-94-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-1

Sunset Zone

6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm9.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm8.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Pink, Rose, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor, Striped

Fruit Color

Red, Green, Light Green

Purple, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Orange, Orange Red

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall

Early Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Very Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer

Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

Fertilizers

fertilize in spring, Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Insects, Red blotch

Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Salt

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ENKIANTHUS deflexus

Sambucus nigra

Common Name

Enkianthus

Elderberry

In Hindi

Enkianthus

Elderberry

In German

Enkianthus

Holunderbeere

In French

Enkianthus

Sureau

In Spanish

Enkianthus

Saúco

In Greek

Enkianthus

Elderberry

In Portuguese

Enkianthus

Sabugueiro

In Polish

Enkianthus

Bez czarny

In Latin

Enkianthus

Elderberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Dipsacales

Family

Ericaceae

Adoxaceae

Genus

Enkianthus

Sambucus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Heteromorpheae

Subfamily

Enkianthoideae

Number of Species

1030

1 27800

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Properties of Enkianthus and Elderberry

Wondering what are the properties of Enkianthus and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Enkianthus and Elderberry. Enkianthus doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Enkianthus does not have fragrant flowers. Enkianthus has allergic reactions like and Elderberry has allergic reactions like . 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 Enkianthus and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Enkianthus and Elderberry

Season and care of Enkianthus and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.

Enkianthus and Elderberry Physical Information

Enkianthus and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Elderberry are as follows:

Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green

Care of Enkianthus and Elderberry

Care of Enkianthus and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.