Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
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
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Tabernaemontana
In German
Rote Holunder
Tabernaemontana
In French
Red sureau
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
pubens
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Gentianales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Elderberry and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Crape Jasmine
Care of Red Elderberry and Crape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.