Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
SECHIUM edule
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Juneberry
In German
Hortensie
Felsenbirnen
In French
Hortensia
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Hortensia
Amelanchier
In Greek
υδραγεία
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Amelanchier
In Polish
Hortensja
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Hibiscus
Amelanchier
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Properties of Chaco and Juneberry
Wondering what are the properties of Chaco and Juneberry? We provide you with everything About Chaco and Juneberry. Chaco doesn't have thorns and Juneberry doesn't have thorns. Also Chaco does not have fragrant flowers. Chaco has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Juneberry has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Chaco and Juneberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chaco and Juneberry
Season and care of Chaco and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Chaco and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chaco is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chaco and Juneberry Physical Information
Chaco and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chaco and Juneberry are as follows:
Care of Chaco and Juneberry
Care of Chaco and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.