Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
shadbush, wild plum
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In German
Felsenbirnen
Gemüsespargel
In French
Amélanchier
Asperge
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Asparagus
In Greek
Juneberry
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Asparagus
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
Amelanchier
Asparagus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Asparagus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Asparagoideae
Season and Care of Juneberry and Asparagus
Season and care of Juneberry and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
Juneberry and Asparagus Physical Information
Juneberry and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Asparagus are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Juneberry and Asparagus
Care of Juneberry and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.