Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
  
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
  
Australia, South America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
Habit
Oval/Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Pink
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Purple, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Compound
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Slightly Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
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
10-10-10, 8-8-8
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
  
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
  
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
  
Sambucus nigra
  
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
  
Elderberry
  
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
  
Elderberry
  
In German
Japanische Kamelie
  
Holunderbeere
  
In French
Camellia japonais
  
Sureau
  
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
  
Saúco
  
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
  
Elderberry
  
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
  
Sabugueiro
  
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
  
Bez czarny
  
In Latin
Camellia Italica
  
Elderberry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Theales
  
Dipsacales
  
Family
Theaceae
  
Adoxaceae
  
Genus
Camellia
  
Sambucus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Theaeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Theoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Elderberry
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Japanese Camellia and Elderberry Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Elderberry are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Elderberry
Care of Japanese Camellia and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done 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 Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.