Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean
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
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Fertilize every two months
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Insects
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Healing
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Heliconia
Juneberry
In German
Heliconia
Felsenbirnen
In French
Heliconia
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Heliconia
Amelanchier
In Greek
Heliconia
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Heliconia
Amelanchier
In Polish
Heliconia
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Heliconia
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Heliconiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Heliconia
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Heliconia and Juneberry
Season and care of Heliconia and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Heliconia and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heliconia is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heliconia and Juneberry Physical Information
Heliconia and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Heliconia and Juneberry are as follows:
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
Heliconia leaf color: Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Heliconia and Juneberry
Care of Heliconia and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia 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.