Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
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
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
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
Red blotch
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
-
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Hedges
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Amity'
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Raspberry
Red Elderberry
In German
Himbeere
Rote Holunder
In French
Framboise
Red sureau
In Spanish
Frambuesa
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Βατόμουρο
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Framboesa
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Malina
Red Elderberry
In Latin
RUBUS IDAEUS
pubens
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Raspberry and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Raspberry and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Raspberry and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Raspberry and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Raspberry and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Raspberry and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Raspberry flower color: White
Raspberry leaf color: Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Raspberry and Red Elderberry
Care of Raspberry and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raspberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Raspberry 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.