Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Red Currant
In Hindi
Juneberry
Red Currant
In German
Felsenbirnen
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
Amélanchier
Groseille
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Grosella
In Greek
Juneberry
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Groselha
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Amelanchier
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Juneberry and Red Currant
Season and care of Juneberry and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Juneberry and Red Currant Physical Information
Juneberry and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Red Currant are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Red Currant flower color: Green
- Red Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Juneberry and Red Currant
Care of Juneberry and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.