Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender 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
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Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
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Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Homalomena
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Homalomena
In German
Rote Holunder
Homalomena
In French
Red sureau
Homalomena
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Homalomena
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Homalomena
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
homalomena
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Homalomena
In Latin
pubens
Homalomena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Araceae
Genus
Sambucus
Homalomena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Homalomena
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Elderberry and Homalomena Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Homalomena are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Red Elderberry and Homalomena
Care of Red Elderberry and Homalomena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.