Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vines
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Central North America, Eastern Mexico, Eastern North America, Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Australia, South America
Types
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Brushlands, Chaparral, open Woodlands, Riverbanks, shaded woods, Stream side
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purplish Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Palmate
Compound
Plant Season
Late Summer
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loamy, Moist, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in late summer or fall
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
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black Vine Weevil, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Leaf eating pests, Leaf Hoppers, Scale
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face, Weak pulse
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Cough, Diarrhea, Expectorant
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Root, Sap
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Vine, Wall
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Botanical Name
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Virginia creeper, Victoria creeper, five-leaved ivy, or five-finger
Elderberry
In Hindi
वर्जीनिया लता
Elderberry
In German
Selbstkletternde Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
Holunderbeere
In French
vigne vierge vraie, vigne vierge à cinq folioles, vigne vierge de Virginie
Sureau
In Spanish
Parra Virgen, Viña virgen y Enredadera de Virginia
Saúco
In Greek
αναρριχητικό φυτό της Βιρτζίνια
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Virginia Creeper
Sabugueiro
In Polish
winobluszcz
Bez czarny
In Latin
Virginia creeper
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rhamnales
Dipsacales
Family
Vitaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Parthenocissus
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Virginia Creeper and Elderberry
Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Creeper and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Virginia Creeper and Elderberry. Virginia Creeper doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Virginia Creeper does not have fragrant flowers. Virginia Creeper has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse and Elderberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Bloody vomiting, Diarrhea, dilation of pupils, drowsiness, Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Sweating, Toxic, Twitching of face and Weak pulse. 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 Virginia Creeper and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Virginia Creeper and Elderberry
Season and care of Virginia Creeper and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Creeper and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Creeper season is Late Summer and Elderberry season is Late Summer. The type of soil for Virginia Creeper is Loam, Sandy and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Virginia Creeper is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Virginia Creeper and Elderberry Physical Information
Virginia Creeper and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Creeper height is 1,500.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Virginia Creeper and Elderberry are as follows:
Virginia Creeper flower color:
Virginia Creeper leaf color: Green and Purplish Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Virginia Creeper and Elderberry
Care of Virginia Creeper and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Creeper pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune in late summer or fall 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 Virginia Creeper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.