Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
China, Korea
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
Juneberry
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Felsenbirnen
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Amélanchier
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Castaño chino
In Greek
Juneberry
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Amelanchier
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Amelanchier
Castanea
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Juneberry and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Juneberry and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Juneberry and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Juneberry and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Juneberry and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Juneberry and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.