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, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
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
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
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, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
JATROPHA
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
In Hindi
Juneberry
रतनजोत
In German
Felsenbirnen
Purgiernuß
In French
Amélanchier
purghère
In Spanish
Amelanchier
frailejón
In Greek
Juneberry
jatropha
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
galamaluco
In Polish
Świdośliwa
jatrofa
In Latin
Amelanchier
Jatropha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Euphorbiales
Family
Rosaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Jatropha
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Jatropheae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Juneberry and Jatropha
Season and care of Juneberry and Jatropha is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Jatropha Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jatropha season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jatropha is Dry, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline.
Juneberry and Jatropha Physical Information
Juneberry and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Jatropha are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
- Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Juneberry and Jatropha
Care of Juneberry and Jatropha include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.