Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia, South America
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
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
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Elderberry
In Hindi
हिम चम्पा
Elderberry
In German
Magnolienbaum
Holunderbeere
In French
magnolia
Sureau
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Saúco
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Elderberry
In Portuguese
magnólia
Sabugueiro
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Bez czarny
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Dipsacales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Elderberry
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Elderberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Magnolia Tree and Elderberry Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Elderberry are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Elderberry
Care of Magnolia Tree and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Magnolia Tree 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.