Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
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
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Firewheel
In Hindi
Juneberry
Firewheel
In German
Felsenbirnen
Feuerrad
In French
Amélanchier
Firewheel
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Firewheel
In Greek
Juneberry
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Firewheel
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Firewheel
In Latin
Amelanchier
Firewheel
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Gaillardia
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Season and Care of Juneberry and Firewheel
Season and care of Juneberry and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Juneberry and Firewheel Physical Information
Juneberry and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Firewheel are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Juneberry and Firewheel
Care of Juneberry and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.