Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
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
orchards, Subtropical climates
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Tatsoi
Red Elderberry
In German
Tatsoi
Rote Holunder
In French
Tatsoi
Red sureau
In Spanish
Tatsoi
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Tatsoi
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Tatsoi
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Tatsoi
Red Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Dipsacales
Family
Brassicaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tatsoi and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Tatsoi and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Tatsoi and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tatsoi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Tatsoi and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Tatsoi and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Tatsoi and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Tatsoi and Red Elderberry
Care of Tatsoi and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tatsoi pruning is done and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Tatsoi 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.