Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
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Australia, South America
Types
loganberry is a hybrid
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
gardens
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Once a week
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune every year
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
Compost, fertilize in spring, Mulch, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cane Spot, Gray mold, Spur Blight
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Swelling, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Folate, Low calories, Low carbohydrates, Low Fats, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
-
Botanical Name
RUBUS x loganobaccus
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Loganberry
Elderberry
In Hindi
Loganberry
Elderberry
In German
Loganbeere
Holunderbeere
In French
Loganberry
Sureau
In Spanish
Loganberry
Saúco
In Greek
Είδος μούρου
Elderberry
In Portuguese
framboesa silvestre
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Loganberry
Bez czarny
In Latin
Loganberry
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Loganberry and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Loganberry and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Loganberry and Elderberry. Loganberry has thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Loganberry does not have fragrant flowers. Loganberry has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Swelling and Vomiting and Elderberry has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Swelling and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Loganberry and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Loganberry and Elderberry
Season and care of Loganberry and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Loganberry and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loganberry season is Spring and Summer and Elderberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Loganberry is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Loganberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Loganberry and Elderberry Physical Information
Loganberry and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Loganberry height is 60.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Loganberry and Elderberry are as follows:
Loganberry flower color: White
Loganberry leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Loganberry and Elderberry
Care of Loganberry and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loganberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune every year 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 Loganberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.