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 Africa
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Carissa Carandas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval to roundish
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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
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 Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
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
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
CARISSA macrocarpa 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
Juneberry
नेटाल बेर
In German
Felsenbirnen
Natal Plum
In French
Amélanchier
natal Plum
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
Juneberry
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Natal Plum
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Natal Plum
In Latin
Amelanchier
Natal Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Carissa
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Carisseae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Juneberry and Natal Plum
Season and care of Juneberry and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Juneberry and Natal Plum Physical Information
Juneberry and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Natal Plum are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Juneberry and Natal Plum
Care of Juneberry and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Natal Plum pruning is done 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 Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.