Sambucus mexicana

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:plant
gptkbp:aroma flowers have a pleasant scent
gptkbp:artistic_influence adds beauty to landscapes
gptkbp:bark_color smooth bark
grayish-brown bark
gptkbp:climate prefers temperate climates
gptkbp:climate_adaptation drought-tolerant once established
gptkbp:common_name Mexican elder
gptkbp:companion_plants works well with other shrubs
gptkbp:cooking_method used in jams and jellies
gptkbp:cultivation requires well-drained soil
gptkbp:cultural_practices used in crafts and dyes
used in rituals by indigenous peoples
gptkbp:cultural_significance used in traditional medicine
gptkbp:disease_resistance moderately resistant to diseases
gptkbp:diseases can be affected by powdery mildew
gptkbp:edibility cooked fruit is edible
gptkbp:environmental_impact helps with soil erosion control
gptkbp:family gptkb:Adoxaceae
gptkbp:flower_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:flower_structure flat-topped clusters
gptkbp:flowering_season spring to summer
attracts pollinators
ripens in late summer
gptkbp:fruit_type gptkb:black
berry
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Sambucus
gptkbp:growth_habit upright growth habit
gptkbp:growth_rate fast-growing
gptkbp:habitat moist areas
gptkbp:hatching_time best planted in spring or fall
gptkbp:height up to 3 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sambucus mexicana
gptkbp:invasive_potential not considered invasive
gptkbp:landscape attractive foliage
used in naturalistic gardens
hedges and borders
gptkbp:leaf_arrangement opposite leaves
gptkbp:leaf_color green leaves
gptkbp:leaf_shape compound leaves
ovate leaves
gptkbp:light_requirement prefers full sun to partial shade
gptkbp:maintenance low maintenance required
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Mexico
gptkbp:pests susceptible to aphids
gptkbp:pollinators bees
gptkbp:propagation_method by seeds or cuttings
gptkbp:pruning prune to maintain shape
gptkbp:reproduction light fertilization recommended
gptkbp:root_system fibrous root system
gptkbp:seasonal_activities provides seasonal interest with flowers and berries
gptkbp:seed_dispersal by birds
gptkbp:soil_type prefers loamy soil
gptkbp:stem_type woody stem
gptkbp:taste used in beverages
gptkbp:toxicity raw fruit is toxic
gptkbp:type deciduous shrub
gptkbp:uses ornamental purposes
medicinal purposes
gptkbp:water_requirement moderate water needs
gptkbp:wildlife provides food for birds
gptkbp:zone zones 8 to 10
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sambucus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7