Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Caribbean
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Brown
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 Shape
Oval
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
Juneberry
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Felsenbirnen
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Amélanchier
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
Juneberry
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Amelanchier
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Jacaranda
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Asterids
Season and Care of Juneberry and Jacaranda
Season and care of Juneberry and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Juneberry and Jacaranda Physical Information
Juneberry and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Jacaranda are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Juneberry and Jacaranda
Care of Juneberry and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.