Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Asia, North America
Australia, South America
Types
Lonicera caerulea altaica, Lonicera caerulea cauriana, Lonicera caerulea kamschatica
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Wet lands
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Winter, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, 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
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular problems, Eye Problems
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
Lonicera caerulea
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
honeyberry, blue-berried honeysuckle, sweetberry honeysuckle
Elderberry
In Hindi
Honeyberry
Elderberry
In German
Honeyberry
Holunderbeere
In French
baie au miel
Sureau
In Spanish
Honeyberry
Saúco
In Greek
Honeyberry
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Honeyberry
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Honeyberry
Bez czarny
In Latin
Honeyberry
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Dipsacales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Honeyberry and Elderberry
Season and care of Honeyberry and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Honeyberry and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Honeyberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Honeyberry is Well drained and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Honeyberry is Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Honeyberry and Elderberry Physical Information
Honeyberry and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Honeyberry height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Honeyberry and Elderberry are as follows:
Honeyberry flower color: Yellow
Honeyberry leaf color: Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Honeyberry and Elderberry
Care of Honeyberry and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Honeyberry pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Honeyberry 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.