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
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Felsenbirnen
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Amélanchier
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Juneberry
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Amelanchier
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Juneberry and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Juneberry and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Juneberry and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Juneberry and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Juneberry and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Juneberry and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.