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About Yellow Oleander and Elderberry


About Elderberry and Yellow Oleander


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs   

Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America   
Australia, South America   

Types
it is a type of oleander   
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
0   
99+

Habitat
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways   
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
240.00 cm   
99+
9.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
240.00 cm   
99+
8.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Red, Green, Black   
Purple, Red   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Yellow green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Long Narrow   
Compound   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Early Spring   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Part sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Early Spring, Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt   
Pollution   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Grafting, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Slightly Acidic   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Part sun   

Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches   
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 in spring, slow-release fertilizers   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Insects   
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Birds   

Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Toxic   
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Not Available   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Flowers, Fruits   

Other Uses
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant   
Not Available   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
THEVETIA peruviana   
Sambucus nigra   

Common Name
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut   
Elderberry   

In Hindi
पीला कनेर   
Elderberry   

In German
Gelbe Oleander   
Holunderbeere   

In French
Oleander Jaune   
Sureau   

In Spanish
Oleander amarillo   
Saúco   

In Greek
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη   
Elderberry   

In Portuguese
Oleander amarelo   
Sabugueiro   

In Polish
żółta Oleander   
Bez czarny   

In Latin
Yellow haurit Cleander   
Elderberry   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Gentianales   
Dipsacales   

Family
Apocynaceae   
Adoxaceae   

Genus
Cascabela   
Sambucus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
30   
99+

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Properties of Yellow Oleander and Elderberry

Wondering what are the properties of Yellow Oleander and Elderberry? We provide you with everything About Yellow Oleander and Elderberry. Yellow Oleander doesn't have thorns and Elderberry doesn't have thorns. Also Yellow Oleander does not have fragrant flowers. Yellow Oleander has allergic reactions like Phytodermatitis and Toxic and Elderberry has allergic reactions like Phytodermatitis and Toxic. 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 Yellow Oleander and Elderberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Yellow Oleander and Elderberry

Season and care of Yellow Oleander and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Oleander and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.

Yellow Oleander and Elderberry Physical Information

Yellow Oleander and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Oleander and Elderberry are as follows:

Care of Yellow Oleander and Elderberry

Care of Yellow Oleander and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches 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 Yellow Oleander 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.

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