Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
pollinators
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
As a tea substitute
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
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Juneberry
Bog Rosemary
In German
Felsenbirnen
Rosmarinheide
In French
Amélanchier
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Juneberry
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Amelanchier
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Andromeda
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Juneberry and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Juneberry and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Juneberry and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Juneberry and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Juneberry and Bog Rosemary
Care of Juneberry and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.