Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Madagascar
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
-
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
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
Juneberry
Periwinkle
In German
Felsenbirnen
Immergrün
In French
Amélanchier
Pervenche
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Bígaro
In Greek
Juneberry
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Mirta
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Barwinek
In Latin
Amelanchier
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Family
Rosaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Catharanthus
Season and Care of Juneberry and Periwinkle
Season and care of Juneberry and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Juneberry and Periwinkle Physical Information
Juneberry and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Periwinkle are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Juneberry and Periwinkle
Care of Juneberry and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.