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About Juneberry and Devils Backbone


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Tree  

Origin
Madagascar  
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States  

Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia  
shadbush, wild plum  

Number of Varieties
8  
99+
20  
99+

Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions  
Swamps, Thickets, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13  
4-9  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
90.00 cm  
99+
610.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.00 cm  
99+
300.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta  
White  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Red, Violet, Plum  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy  
Green, Gray Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green  
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Oval  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
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
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate  
Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
occasional watering once established  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Drought Tolerant  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Less Watering  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
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  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Hummingbirds  
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies  

Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems  
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems  

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms  
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root  
Fruits  

Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical  
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides  
AMELANCHIER arborea  

Common Name
Devil's Backbone  
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush  

In Hindi
Devil's Backbone  
Juneberry  

In German
Devil's Backbone  
Felsenbirnen  

In French
Backbone du Diable  
Amélanchier  

In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo  
Amelanchier  

In Greek
Devil's Backbone  
Juneberry  

In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo  
Amelanchier  

In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła  
Świdośliwa  

In Latin
Narum diaboli  
Amelanchier  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Malpighiales  
Rosales  

Family
Crassulaceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Euphorbia  
Amelanchier  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Dicotyledonous  

Tribe
Euphorbieae  
-  

Subfamily
Euphorbioideae  
Malvoideae  

Number of Species
2000  
12
25  
99+

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Properties of Devils Backbone and Juneberry

Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Juneberry? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Juneberry. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Juneberry doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Juneberry has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic. 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 Devils Backbone and Juneberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Juneberry

Season and care of Devils Backbone and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Devils Backbone and Juneberry Physical Information

Devils Backbone and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Juneberry are as follows:

Care of Devils Backbone and Juneberry

Care of Devils Backbone and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone 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.

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