Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Tree
  
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
  
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
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-4
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
  
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
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
  
occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove the old foliage
  
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
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
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
  
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
  
Food for animals, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus
  
AMELANCHIER arborea
  
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
  
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
  
In Hindi
Giant Butterbur
  
Juneberry
  
In German
Riesen Pestwurz
  
Felsenbirnen
  
In French
géant Butterbur
  
Amélanchier
  
In Spanish
gigante petasita
  
Amelanchier
  
In Greek
Giant Butterbur
  
Juneberry
  
In Portuguese
Carrapicho gigante
  
Amelanchier
  
In Polish
Giant Lepiężnik
  
Świdośliwa
  
In Latin
Giant Butterbur
  
Amelanchier
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Petasites
  
Amelanchier
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Senecioneae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asteroideae
  
Malvoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Giant Butterbur and Juneberry
Season and care of Giant Butterbur and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Butterbur and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Butterbur and Juneberry Physical Information
Giant Butterbur and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Butterbur and Juneberry are as follows:
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Giant Butterbur and Juneberry
Care of Giant Butterbur and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Giant Butterbur 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.