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
Western Asia
Types
-
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
-
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
मीठी चेरी
In German
Rote Holunder
Süße Kirsche
In French
Red sureau
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Cereza dulce
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Cereja doce
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
pubens
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Elderberry and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Red Elderberry and Sweet Cherry
Care of Red Elderberry and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.