Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Abutilon
Juneberry
In German
Abutilon
Felsenbirnen
In French
Abutilon
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Abutilon
Amelanchier
In Greek
Abutilon
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Amelanchier
In Polish
Abutilon
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Abutilon
Amelanchier
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Abutilon
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Abutilon and Juneberry
Season and care of Abutilon and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Juneberry Physical Information
Abutilon and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Juneberry are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Abutilon and Juneberry
Care of Abutilon and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.