Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Central America, South America
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, scurvy, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
Malpighia emarginata
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
In Hindi
Juneberry
Acerola Tree
In German
Felsenbirnen
Acerola Baum
In French
Amélanchier
Acerola Arbre
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Árbol de acerola
In Greek
Juneberry
Acerola Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Árvore acerola
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Acerola Drzewo
In Latin
Amelanchier
Acerola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Rosaceae
Malpighiaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Malpighia
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available, Paperveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Juneberry and Acerola
Season and care of Juneberry and Acerola is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Acerola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Acerola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Acerola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Acerola is Alkaline.
Juneberry and Acerola Physical Information
Juneberry and Acerola physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Acerola are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Acerola flower color: Pink
- Acerola leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Juneberry and Acerola
Care of Juneberry and Acerola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.