Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Crossandra, Firecracker Plant
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
gardens, Homesteads, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Orange, Light Yellow, Peach, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, 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
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Cold, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Firecracker Flower
In German
Felsenbirnen
Kracher-Blume
In French
Amélanchier
Firecracker fleur
In Spanish
Amelanchier
flor petardo
In Greek
Juneberry
πυροτέχνημα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
flor foguete
In Polish
Świdośliwa
petarda kwiat
In Latin
Amelanchier
flos Firecracker
Family
Rosaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Crossandra
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Brodiaeoideae
Season and Care of Juneberry and Firecracker Flower
Season and care of Juneberry and Firecracker Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Firecracker Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firecracker Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firecracker Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firecracker Flower is Acidic, Neutral.
Juneberry and Firecracker Flower Physical Information
Juneberry and Firecracker Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Firecracker Flower height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Firecracker Flower are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Firecracker Flower flower color: Orange, Light Yellow, Peach and Orange Red
- Firecracker Flower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Juneberry and Firecracker Flower
Care of Juneberry and Firecracker Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Firecracker Flower pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.