Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
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
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
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Habitat
shade of upland trees
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Opthalmic
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
winter daphne
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
winter daphne
Red Elderberry
In German
Daphne odora
Rote Holunder
In French
Daphne odora
Red sureau
In Spanish
Daphne odora
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Daphne odora
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Daphne odora
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Daphne odora
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Dipsacales
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Red Elderberry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Winter Daphne and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Red Elderberry
Care of Winter Daphne and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Winter Daphne 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.