Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Australia, Tropical Indomalaya
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas, Cooking Bananas
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Yellow, Yellow Brown, Yellow green
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires regular watering, Water every two or three days during warmer months
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Anthracnose, Banana aphid, Banana mosaic, Black sigatoka, Bunchy top, Cigar end rot, Coconut scale, Moko disease, Panama disease, Rhizome rot, Yellow sigatoka
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Mouth itching, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anemia, Antioxidants, Bronchitis, Diarrhea, Hangover, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Kidney problems, Menstrual Disorders
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used As Food, Used in paper industry
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Banana Tree
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Banana Tree
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
केले के पेड़
Juneberry
In German
Bananenbaum
Felsenbirnen
In French
Bananier
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Banano
Amelanchier
In Greek
μπανανιά
Juneberry
In Portuguese
árvore de banana
Amelanchier
In Polish
Banana drzewa
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Musa sapientum fixa ligno
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Banana Tree and Juneberry
Season and care of Banana Tree and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Banana Tree and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Banana Tree season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Juneberry season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Banana Tree is Clay, Loamy and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Banana Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Banana Tree and Juneberry Physical Information
Banana Tree and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Banana Tree height is 16.08 cm and width 7.87 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Banana Tree and Juneberry are as follows:
Banana Tree flower color: Burgandy, Ivory, Purple, White and Yellow
Banana Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Banana Tree and Juneberry
Care of Banana Tree and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Banana Tree pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Banana Tree 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.