Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
shadbush, wild plum
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Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Juneberry
pinkroot
In German
Felsenbirnen
Spigelia
In French
Amélanchier
Spigelia
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Spigelia
In Greek
Juneberry
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Spigelia
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Spigelia
In Latin
Amelanchier
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Loganiceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Spigelia
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Juneberry and Pinkroot
Season and care of Juneberry and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juneberry and Pinkroot Physical Information
Juneberry and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Pinkroot are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Juneberry and Pinkroot
Care of Juneberry and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.