Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Brazil
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Juneberry
Abutilon
In German
Felsenbirnen
Abutilon
In French
Amélanchier
Abutilon
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Abutilon
In Greek
Juneberry
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Abutilon
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Abutilon
In Latin
Amelanchier
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Abutilon
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Juneberry and Abutilon
Season and care of Juneberry and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juneberry and Abutilon Physical Information
Juneberry and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Abutilon are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Juneberry and Abutilon
Care of Juneberry and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.