Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin, Southeastern Asia
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Bauhinia. blakeana, Bauhinia variegata Candida.
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 13, 19, 21, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Layering, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Bacterial leaf scorch, Borers, Caterpillars, Leaf spot, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Bees, Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Food for insects, Used As Food
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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
BAUHINIA blakeana
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Blake's Butterfly Tree, Chinese Orchid Tree, Hong Kong Orchid Tree
In Hindi
Juneberry
हांगकांग आर्किड पेड़
In German
Felsenbirnen
Hong Kong Orchidee Baum
In French
Amélanchier
Hong Kong arbre d'orchidée
In Spanish
Amelanchier
árbol de orquídea Hong Kong
In Greek
Juneberry
δέντρο ορχιδέα Χονγκ Κονγκ
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
árvore de orquídea de Hong Kong
In Polish
Świdośliwa
storczyk drzewo Hong Kong
In Latin
Amelanchier
Hong Kong Orchid ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Amelanchier
Bauhinia
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Juneberry and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Season and care of Juneberry and Hong Kong Orchid Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hong Kong Orchid Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hong Kong Orchid Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Juneberry and Hong Kong Orchid Tree Physical Information
Juneberry and Hong Kong Orchid Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hong Kong Orchid Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Hong Kong Orchid Tree are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Hong Kong Orchid Tree flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Lavender and Violet
- Hong Kong Orchid Tree leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Juneberry and Hong Kong Orchid Tree
Care of Juneberry and Hong Kong Orchid Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Hong Kong Orchid Tree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune ocassionally, 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 Hong Kong Orchid Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.