Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Brown
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
Yellow, Dark 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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
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, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Juneberry
Red Buckeye
In German
Felsenbirnen
Red Buckeye
In French
Amélanchier
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Amelanchier
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Juneberry
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Amelanchier
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Aesculus
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Juneberry and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Juneberry and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Juneberry and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Juneberry and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Juneberry and Red Buckeye
Care of Juneberry and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.