Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
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
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
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
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
Juneberry
Mexican Hat
In German
Felsenbirnen
Mexican Hat
In French
Amélanchier
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Amelanchier
mexican Hat
In Greek
Juneberry
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Amelanchier
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Ratibida
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Juneberry and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Juneberry and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Mexican Hat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Juneberry and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Juneberry and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Juneberry and Mexican Hat
Care of Juneberry and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.