Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
China
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
shadbush, wild plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Less Watering
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
China Aster
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
Juneberry
In German
China Aster
Felsenbirnen
In French
Chine Aster
Amélanchier
In Spanish
aster de China
Amelanchier
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
Juneberry
In Portuguese
China Aster
Amelanchier
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of China Aster and Juneberry
Season and care of China Aster and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Aster and Juneberry Physical Information
China Aster and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Juneberry are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of China Aster and Juneberry
Care of China Aster and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.