Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
California
Australia, South America
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
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 control shape
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
-
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Elderberry
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
Elderberry
In German
Giant Sequoia
Holunderbeere
In French
Séquoia géant
Sureau
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Saúco
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Bez czarny
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Sambucus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Elderberry
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Giant Sequoia and Elderberry Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Elderberry are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Elderberry
Care of Giant Sequoia and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape 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 Giant Sequoia 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.