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
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Lemon yellow, 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
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Rich
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
मौसम्बी
In German
Rote Holunder
süße Limone
In French
Red sureau
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
doce de limão
In Polish
Red Elderberry
słodkie limonki
In Latin
pubens
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Red Elderberry and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Sweet Lime
Care of Red Elderberry and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.