Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Australia, South America
Types
Not available
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, sand dunes, Upland
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze, Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
V-Shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
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 Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water during dry weather
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
Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Nematodes, Powdery mildew
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine, Used to make juice, Used to make yellow dye
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Vine
Not Available
Botanical Name
VITIS rotundifolia
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Muscadine
Elderberry
In Hindi
Muscadine
Elderberry
In German
Muscadine
Holunderbeere
In French
Muscadine
Sureau
In Spanish
Muscadine
Saúco
In Greek
μοσχοστάφυλο
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Muscadine
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Muscadine
Bez czarny
In Latin
Muscadine
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Dipsacales
Family
Vitaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Muscadine and Elderberry
Season and care of Muscadine and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Muscadine and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Muscadine season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Muscadine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Muscadine is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Muscadine and Elderberry Physical Information
Muscadine and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Muscadine height is Not Available and width 910.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Muscadine and Elderberry are as follows:
Muscadine flower color: White and Green
Muscadine leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Muscadine and Elderberry
Care of Muscadine and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Muscadine pruning is done Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Muscadine 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.