Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Sour cherry
Red Elderberry
In German
Sauerkirsche
Rote Holunder
In French
Prunus cerasus
Red sureau
In Spanish
Prunus cerasus
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Sour cherry
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Ginja
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Wiśnia pospolita
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Prunus cerasus
pubens
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Sour Cherry and Red Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Sour Cherry and Red Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Sour Cherry and Red Elderberry. Sour Cherry doesn't have thorns and Red Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Sour Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sour Cherry has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Red Elderberry has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness and Skin irritation. 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 Sour Cherry and Red Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sour Cherry and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Sour Cherry and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sour Cherry and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Red Elderberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Sour Cherry is Loam and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Sour Cherry and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Sour Cherry and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Sour Cherry and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Sour Cherry flower color: White
Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Sour Cherry and Red Elderberry
Care of Sour Cherry and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sour Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.