Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Moderate
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
Pruning
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, 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, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
Ceiba pentandra
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
In Hindi
Juneberry
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
In German
Felsenbirnen
Kapok baum
In French
Amélanchier
Fromager
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Ceiba
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Mafumeira
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
In Latin
Amelanchier
Ceiba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Bombacaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Juneberry and Kapok
Season and care of Juneberry and Kapok is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Kapok Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kapok season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kapok is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral.
Juneberry and Kapok Physical Information
Juneberry and Kapok physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Kapok are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Kapok flower color: Red and Orange Red
- Kapok leaf color: Green
Care of Juneberry and Kapok
Care of Juneberry and Kapok include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.