Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia, South America
Types
Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
moist forests
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
RHODODENDRON
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Rhododendron
Elderberry
In Hindi
rhododendron
Elderberry
In German
Rhododendron
Holunderbeere
In French
rhododendron
Sureau
In Spanish
rododendro
Saúco
In Greek
ροδοδάφνη
Elderberry
In Portuguese
rododendro
Sabugueiro
In Polish
rododendron
Bez czarny
In Latin
Rhododendron
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Ericaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Rhododendron
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhodoreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Rhododendron and Elderberry
Season and care of Rhododendron and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Rhododendron and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Rhododendron is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Rhododendron is Acidic and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Rhododendron and Elderberry Physical Information
Rhododendron and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Rhododendron and Elderberry are as follows:
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Rhododendron and Elderberry
Care of Rhododendron and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.