Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
South America, Brazil
Australia, South America
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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, Red blotch
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
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Elderberry
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Elderberry
In German
Tabebuia
Holunderbeere
In French
Tabebuia
Sureau
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Saúco
In Greek
Tabebuia
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Tabebuia
Bez czarny
In Latin
Tabebuia
Elderberry
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Elderberry
Season and care of Tabebuia and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Tabebuia and Elderberry Physical Information
Tabebuia and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Elderberry are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Elderberry
Care of Tabebuia and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Tabebuia 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.