Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southern Asia
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Lime Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Beetles, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Constipation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
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
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
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
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
NELUMBO nucifera
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
In Hindi
Juneberry
पवित्र कमल
In German
Felsenbirnen
Heiliges Lotus
In French
Amélanchier
Lotus Sacré
In Spanish
Amelanchier
loto sagrado
In Greek
Juneberry
ιερή Lotus
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Lotus sagrado
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Sacred Lotus
In Latin
Amelanchier
sacra Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Nelumbonaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Juneberry and Sacred Lotus
Season and care of Juneberry and Sacred Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Sacred Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sacred Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sacred Lotus is Neutral.
Juneberry and Sacred Lotus Physical Information
Juneberry and Sacred Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Sacred Lotus are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
- Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Care of Juneberry and Sacred Lotus
Care of Juneberry and Sacred Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.