Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
North America
Australia, South America
Types
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Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
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Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
Elderberry
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
Elderberry
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Holunderbeere
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
Sureau
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
Saúco
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
Elderberry
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
Sabugueiro
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
Bez czarny
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
Elderberry
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Elderberry
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Skyrocket Juniper and Elderberry Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Elderberry are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Elderberry
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper 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.