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 Africa, South Africa
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Acacia aulacocarpa, Papuan wattle, Red wattle
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Valley, wooded grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, 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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Apply N-P-K
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Butterflies
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 and hair
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Abdominal Disease, Anthelmintic, Back pain, Chest pain, Colic, Cough, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Liver problems, Sore Eyes, Stomachic, Tonic, tonic in pregnancy, Tooth ache, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms, Treating fever, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Gum, Used as fuel, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
PELTOPHORUM africanum
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Black Wattle, Weeping Wattle
In Hindi
Juneberry
Black Wattle Tree
In German
Felsenbirnen
Schwarz Akazie Baum
In French
Amélanchier
Noir Arbre Wattle
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Negro del árbol del zarzo
In Greek
Juneberry
Μαύρο Wattle Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Árvore da acácia negra
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Czarne Drzewo akacji
In Latin
Amelanchier
Niger Wattle ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Rosopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Genus
Amelanchier
Peltophorum
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Juneberry and Black Wattle
Season and care of Juneberry and Black Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Black Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Wattle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Wattle is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juneberry and Black Wattle Physical Information
Juneberry and Black Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Wattle height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Black Wattle are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Black Wattle flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Black Wattle leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Juneberry and Black Wattle
Care of Juneberry and Black Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Black Wattle pruning is done 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 Black Wattle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.