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
Western United States
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
BALSAMORHIZA sagittata
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Hydrangea
In German
Rote Holunder
Hortensie
In French
Red sureau
Hortensia
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Hortensia
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Hortênsia
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Hortensja
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Red Elderberry and Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Wondering what are the properties of Red Elderberry and Arrowleaf Balsamroot? We provide you with everything About Red Elderberry and Arrowleaf Balsamroot. Red Elderberry doesn't have thorns and Arrowleaf Balsamroot doesn't have thorns. Also Red Elderberry does not have fragrant flowers. Red Elderberry has allergic reactions like and Arrowleaf Balsamroot has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Elderberry and Arrowleaf Balsamroot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Arrowleaf Balsamroot is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Arrowleaf Balsamroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arrowleaf Balsamroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Arrowleaf Balsamroot Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Arrowleaf Balsamroot physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Arrowleaf Balsamroot height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Arrowleaf Balsamroot are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Arrowleaf Balsamroot flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Arrowleaf Balsamroot leaf color: Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Care of Red Elderberry and Arrowleaf Balsamroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Arrowleaf Balsamroot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arrowleaf Balsamroot needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.