Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
India, Nepal, China
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cordiform
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Weightloss
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
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
Juneberry
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Felsenbirnen
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Amélanchier
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Amelanchier
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Juneberry
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Amelanchier
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Juneberry and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Juneberry and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Juneberry and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Juneberry and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Juneberry and Himalayan Birch
Care of Juneberry and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.