Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
South America
Types
shadbush, wild plum
V. × heilbornii
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove shoots
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used in making champagne
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
In Hindi
Juneberry
Babaco
In German
Felsenbirnen
Babaco
In French
Amélanchier
Babaco
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Babaco
In Greek
Juneberry
Babaco
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Babaco
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Babaco
In Latin
Amelanchier
Babaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Rosaceae
Caricaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Vasconcellea
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Juneberry and Babaco
Season and care of Juneberry and Babaco is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Babaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Babaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Babaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral.
Juneberry and Babaco Physical Information
Juneberry and Babaco physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Babaco are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
- Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Juneberry and Babaco
Care of Juneberry and Babaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.