Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Juneberry
echinocactus
In German
Felsenbirnen
echinocactus
In French
Amélanchier
echinocactus
In Spanish
Amelanchier
echinocactus
In Greek
Juneberry
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Echinocactus
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Echinocactus
In Latin
Amelanchier
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Echinocactus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Juneberry and Echinocactus
Season and care of Juneberry and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juneberry and Echinocactus Physical Information
Juneberry and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Echinocactus are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Juneberry and Echinocactus
Care of Juneberry and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.