Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
-
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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
-
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
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
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Crested Iris
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Juneberry
In German
Crested Iris
Felsenbirnen
In French
Crested Iris
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Crested Iris
Amelanchier
In Greek
Crested Iris
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
Amelanchier
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
Świdośliwa
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Amelanchier
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Juneberry
Season and care of Crested Iris and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Juneberry season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crested Iris and Juneberry Physical Information
Crested Iris and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Juneberry are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Crested Iris and Juneberry
Care of Crested Iris and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris 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.