Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
New Zealand
Australia, South America
Types
not available
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Fern like
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
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, 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, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
deer resistant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
CAREX buchananii
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Leatherleaf Sedge
Elderberry
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Sedge
Elderberry
In German
Leatherleaf Sedge
Holunderbeere
In French
Leatherleaf Sedge
Sureau
In Spanish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Saúco
In Greek
Leatherleaf Sedge
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Leatherleaf Sedge
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Bez czarny
In Latin
Leatherleaf Sedge
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Elderberry
Season and care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Sedge and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Leatherleaf Sedge and Elderberry Physical Information
Leatherleaf Sedge and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Elderberry are as follows:
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Elderberry
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, 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 Leatherleaf Sedge 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.