Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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
Loamy soils, Well Drained
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a laxative
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Mandarin
Red Elderberry
In German
Mandarin
Rote Holunder
In French
mandarin
Red sureau
In Spanish
mandarín
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Μανταρίνι
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
tangerina
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Mandarynka
Red Elderberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Rutaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mandarin and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Mandarin and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Mandarin and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mandarin is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Mandarin and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Mandarin and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Mandarin and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Mandarin and Red Elderberry
Care of Mandarin and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.