Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Less Watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
DIMOCARPUS longan
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Longan
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Longan
Red Elderberry
In German
Longan
Rote Holunder
In French
longane
Red sureau
In Spanish
Longan
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Longan
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Longan
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Longan
Red Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Sapindaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Dimocarpus
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Longan and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Longan and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Longan and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longan is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Longan and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Longan and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Longan and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Longan and Red Elderberry
Care of Longan and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.