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
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
-
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires plenty of water during 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
-
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Shell Ginger
In German
Rote Holunder
Shell Ginger
In French
Red sureau
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Shell jengibre
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Shell Imbir
In Latin
pubens
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Zingiberales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Elderberry and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Shell Ginger
Care of Red Elderberry and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.