Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
China, Japan
Australia, South America
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red
Purple, 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
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, 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
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
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
winter daphne
Elderberry
In Hindi
winter daphne
Elderberry
In German
Daphne odora
Holunderbeere
In French
Daphne odora
Sureau
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Saúco
In Greek
Daphne odora
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Daphne odora
Bez czarny
In Latin
Daphne odora
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Dipsacales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Elderberry
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Winter Daphne and Elderberry Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Elderberry are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Elderberry
Care of Winter Daphne and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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.