Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
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
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
Juneberry
In German
cherry Plum
Felsenbirnen
In French
Prunus
Amélanchier
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Amelanchier
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Juneberry
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Amelanchier
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Świdośliwa
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Amelanchier
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Juneberry
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Juneberry Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Juneberry are as follows:
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Cherry Plum and Juneberry
Care of Cherry Plum and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Cherry Plum 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.