Life Span
Perennial
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
Europe, Russia
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
Juneberry
Blackwort
In German
Felsenbirnen
Blackwort
In French
Amélanchier
Blackwort
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Blackwort
In Greek
Juneberry
Blackwort
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Blackwort
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Blackwort
In Latin
Amelanchier
Blackwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Symphytum
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Juneberry and Comfrey
Season and care of Juneberry and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Juneberry and Comfrey Physical Information
Juneberry and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Comfrey are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Juneberry and Comfrey
Care of Juneberry and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.