Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Australia
Australia, South America
Types
Polystichum solitarium
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Saw-tooth like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Spores
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
when new, water every week
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
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Light Frost, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice, Sore throat, Tonsillitis
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
Polystichum munitum
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Swordfern, western swordfern
Elderberry
In Hindi
Swordfern
Elderberry
In German
Sword Fern
Holunderbeere
In French
Epée Fern
Sureau
In Spanish
helecho espada
Saúco
In Greek
ξίφος φτέρη
Elderberry
In Portuguese
espada Fern
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Miecz Fern
Bez czarny
In Latin
Fern gladio
Elderberry
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Filicopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Polypodiales
Dipsacales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Polystichum
Sambucus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Swordfern and Elderberry
Season and care of Swordfern and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Swordfern and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swordfern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swordfern is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Swordfern is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Swordfern and Elderberry Physical Information
Swordfern and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Swordfern height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Swordfern and Elderberry are as follows:
Swordfern flower color: Not Available
Swordfern leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Swordfern and Elderberry
Care of Swordfern and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swordfern 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 Swordfern 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.