Saharan Myrtle

Elderberry

About Saharan Myrtle and Elderberry

Saharan Myrtle

Elderberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Flowering Plants, Shrub

Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs

Origin

North Africa

Australia, South America

Types

Myrtus nivellei

Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert, Rocky Mountains

Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

Not Availble

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Bushy, Evergreen

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

200.00 cm9.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

200.00 cm8.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

Purple, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Early Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Moist but well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Moisture

Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Moist, Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

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

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Healthy tree

Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus

Plant Tolerance

Moisture

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems

constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Myrtus nivellei

Sambucus nigra

Common Name

Saharan myrtle

Elderberry

In Hindi

Saharan myrtle

Elderberry

In German

Saharan myrtle

Holunderbeere

In French

myrte subsaharienne

Sureau

In Spanish

mirto subsahariana

Saúco

In Greek

Σαχάρας μυρτιά

Elderberry

In Portuguese

murta Saharan

Sabugueiro

In Polish

mirt Subsaharyjskiej

Bez czarny

In Latin

myrto Saharan

Elderberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Dipsacales

Family

Myrtaceae

Adoxaceae

Genus

Myrtus

Sambucus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

230

1 27800

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Properties of Saharan Myrtle and Elderberry

Wondering what are the properties of Saharan Myrtle and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Saharan Myrtle and Elderberry. Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Saharan Myrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like and Elderberry has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Saharan Myrtle and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Elderberry

Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Elderberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.

Saharan Myrtle and Elderberry Physical Information

Saharan Myrtle and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Elderberry are as follows:

Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green

Care of Saharan Myrtle and Elderberry

Care of Saharan Myrtle and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.