Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Australia, South America
Types
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Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, shaded woods
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Canker, Verticillium Wilt
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Formal Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Eastern Redbud, Forest Pansy Redbud
Elderberry
In Hindi
Forest Pansy Redbud
Elderberry
In German
Forest Pansy Redbud
Holunderbeere
In French
gainier du Canada
Sureau
In Spanish
Cercis canadensis
Saúco
In Greek
Forest Pansy Redbud
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Forest Pansy Redbud
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Judaszowiec kanadyjski
Bez czarny
In Latin
Forest Pansy Redbud
Elderberry
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Elderberry
Season and care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Forest Pansy Redbud and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Forest Pansy Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Forest Pansy Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Forest Pansy Redbud and Elderberry Physical Information
Forest Pansy Redbud and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Forest Pansy Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Forest Pansy Redbud and Elderberry are as follows:
Forest Pansy Redbud flower color: Red, Purple and Violet
Forest Pansy Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Elderberry
Care of Forest Pansy Redbud and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Forest Pansy Redbud pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Forest Pansy Redbud 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.