Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America
  
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Not available
  
shadbush, wild plum
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Hillside
  
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Vining/Climbing
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
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
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Dry Conditions
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, vegetative cuttings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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 fruit, 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
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Soft scales
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Not Available
  
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Anti-oxidant, constipation, Thyroid problems
  
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Food for animals, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
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
Chayote, Choko, christophene, christophine, cho-cho, pipinola
  
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
  
In Hindi
Chayote
  
Juneberry
  
In German
Chayote
  
Felsenbirnen
  
In French
Chayote
  
Amélanchier
  
In Spanish
Chayote
  
Amelanchier
  
In Greek
Chayote
  
Juneberry
  
In Portuguese
chuchu
  
Amelanchier
  
In Polish
Chayote
  
Świdośliwa
  
In Latin
chayote
  
Amelanchier
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Violales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Cucurbitaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Sechium
  
Amelanchier
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Sicyeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
  
Malvoideae
  
Season and Care of Chayote and Juneberry
Season and care of Chayote and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Chayote and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chayote season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chayote is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chayote is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chayote and Juneberry Physical Information
Chayote and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Chayote height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chayote and Juneberry are as follows:
Chayote flower color: Light Green
Chayote leaf color: Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Chayote and Juneberry
Care of Chayote and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chayote pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Chayote 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.