Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
-
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune grass to maintain level, 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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
Silver bells
In German
Rote Holunder
Silver bells
In French
Red sureau
Silver bells
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Silver bells
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Silver bells
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Silver bells
In Latin
pubens
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Ebenales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Silver Bells
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Silver Bells is .
Red Elderberry and Silver Bells Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Silver Bells are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Silver Bells
Care of Red Elderberry and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, 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 Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.