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
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
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Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Rote Holunder
Rowan Tree
In French
Red sureau
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Rowan Tree
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Rowan Tree
In Latin
pubens
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Elderberry and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Rowan Tree
Care of Red Elderberry and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.