Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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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
Warmer regions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
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
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
Red Elderberry
In German
Meyer Lemon
Rote Holunder
In French
Meyer Lemon
Red sureau
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Rutaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Meyer Lemon and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Meyer Lemon and Red Elderberry
Care of Meyer Lemon and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Meyer Lemon 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.