Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Ornamental
shadbush, wild plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Dark Red
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Narrowly obovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, 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
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Aster amellus
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Aster
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In German
Astern
Felsenbirnen
In French
Aster
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Aster
Amelanchier
In Portuguese
Aster
Amelanchier
In Polish
aster
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Aster
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Aster and Juneberry
Season and care of Aster and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Aster and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aster and Juneberry Physical Information
Aster and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Aster and Juneberry are as follows:
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Aster and Juneberry
Care of Aster and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Aster 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.