Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western 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
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Yellow
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, 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
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
-
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
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Malus domestica Wolf River
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Wolf River Apple
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Wolf River Apple
Red Elderberry
In German
Wolf River Apple
Rote Holunder
In French
Wolf River Apple
Red sureau
In Spanish
Wolf River Apple
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Wolf River Apple
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Wolf River Apple
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Wolf River Apple
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Wolf River Apple
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wolf River Apple and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Wolf River Apple and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Wolf River Apple and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wolf River Apple season is Spring and Fall and Red Elderberry season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Wolf River Apple is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wolf River Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Wolf River Apple and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Wolf River Apple and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Wolf River Apple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Wolf River Apple and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Wolf River Apple flower color: White and Light Pink
Wolf River Apple leaf color: Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Wolf River Apple and Red Elderberry
Care of Wolf River Apple and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wolf River Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Wolf River Apple 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.