Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Crassulaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Malvoideae
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.
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:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
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.