Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
North America, Mexico, Central America
  
Types
shadbush, wild plum
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
  
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
5-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
  
Vining/Climbing
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
  
Yellow, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Palmate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
  
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply 12-12-12 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
  
Aphids, Army-worms, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
  
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve hair condition, Nourishes scalp, Removes dandruff
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
  
Food for animals, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Anti-fungal, Detoxification, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
  
Cosmetics, Repellent, Use in Chinese herbology
  
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
  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
  
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
  
CUCURBITA pepo 'Bicolor Pear'
  
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
  
Bicolor Pear Gourd, Ornamental Gourd
  
In Hindi
Juneberry
  
करेला
  
In German
Felsenbirnen
  
Bittermelone
  
In French
Amélanchier
  
Momordica charantia
  
In Spanish
Amelanchier
  
Momordica charantia
  
In Greek
Juneberry
  
Not Available
  
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
  
Momordica
  
In Polish
Świdośliwa
  
Przepękla ogórkowata
  
In Latin
Amelanchier
  
Not Available
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Violales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Cucurbitaceae
  
Genus
Amelanchier
  
Momordica
  
Clade
Dicotyledonous
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Malvoideae
  
Cucurbitoideae
  
Season and Care of Juneberry and Bitter Gourd
Season and care of Juneberry and Bitter Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Bitter Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bitter Gourd season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bitter Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bitter Gourd is Neutral.
Juneberry and Bitter Gourd Physical Information
Juneberry and Bitter Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bitter Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Bitter Gourd are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Bitter Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Bitter Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Juneberry and Bitter Gourd
Care of Juneberry and Bitter Gourd include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Bitter Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bitter Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.