Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Australia, South America
Types
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Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
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Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Rosette
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, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Skin Diseases
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
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Botanical Name
DYCKIA brevifolia
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Sawblade
Elderberry
In Hindi
Sawblade
Elderberry
In German
Sawblade
Holunderbeere
In French
Sawblade
Sureau
In Spanish
Dyckia piña
Saúco
In Greek
Sawblade
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Sawblade
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Sawblade
Bez czarny
In Latin
Sawblade
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Dipsacales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
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Season and Care of Sawblade and Elderberry
Season and care of Sawblade and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sawblade and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sawblade season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sawblade is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Sawblade and Elderberry Physical Information
Sawblade and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Sawblade and Elderberry are as follows:
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Sawblade leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Sawblade and Elderberry
Care of Sawblade and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sawblade pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Sawblade 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.