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
Mexico
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-14
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
tabardillo
In German
Rote Holunder
tabardillo
In French
Red sureau
tabardillo
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
tabardillo
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Tabardillo
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Tabardillo
In Latin
pubens
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Tabardillo
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Tabardillo Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Tabardillo are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Tabardillo
Care of Red Elderberry and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo pruning is done 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.