Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Perennial, Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia
Australia, South America
Types
Not Available
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Brown, Green
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Summer
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
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
Not Available
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree
Not Available
Botanical Name
Terminalia catappa
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond
Elderberry
In Hindi
जंगली बादाम
Elderberry
In German
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel
Holunderbeere
In French
Badamier
Sureau
In Spanish
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe
Saúco
In Greek
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο
Elderberry
In Portuguese
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Migdałecznik właściwy
Bez czarny
In Latin
inti almont
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Dipsacales
Family
Combretaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Almond and Elderberry
Season and care of Indian Almond and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Almond and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Almond season is Summer and Elderberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Indian Almond is Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Indian Almond and Elderberry Physical Information
Indian Almond and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Almond and Elderberry are as follows:
Indian Almond flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Almond and Elderberry
Care of Indian Almond and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Almond pruning is done 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 Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.