Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
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
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In German
Heidekraut
Felsenbirnen
In French
bruyère
Amélanchier
In Spanish
brezo
Amelanchier
In Greek
ερείκη
Juneberry
In Portuguese
urze
Amelanchier
In Polish
wrzos
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Heather
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Calluna
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Ericeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Heather and Juneberry
Season and care of Heather and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heather and Juneberry Physical Information
Heather and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Heather and Juneberry are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Heather and Juneberry
Care of Heather and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather 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.