Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
India, China
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Bead tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Yellow
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
Not Available
Dark 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
Juneberry
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
Felsenbirnen
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
Amélanchier
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
Juneberry
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
azederaque
In Polish
Świdośliwa
azederaque
In Latin
Amelanchier
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Melieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Meloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Juneberry and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Juneberry and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juneberry and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Juneberry and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Juneberry and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Juneberry and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.