Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Australia, South America
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
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
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Not Available
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Sakaki
Elderberry
In Hindi
Sakaki
Elderberry
In German
Sperrstrauch
Holunderbeere
In Greek
Sakaki
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Sakaki
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Sakaki
Bez czarny
In Latin
Sakaki
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sakaki and Elderberry
Season and care of Sakaki and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Sakaki and Elderberry Physical Information
Sakaki and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Elderberry are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Sakaki and Elderberry
Care of Sakaki and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches 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 Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.