Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Africa, Madagascar
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Tan
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
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Egg-shaped
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
-
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
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
PENTAS
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
Juneberry
Pentas plant
In German
Felsenbirnen
Pentas Pflanze
In French
Amélanchier
plante Pentas
In Spanish
Amelanchier
planta pentas
In Greek
Juneberry
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
planta Pentas
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Pentas roślin
In Latin
Amelanchier
Pentas herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Rubioideae
Season and Care of Juneberry and Pentas
Season and care of Juneberry and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pentas season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
Juneberry and Pentas Physical Information
Juneberry and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Pentas are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of Juneberry and Pentas
Care of Juneberry and Pentas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.