Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
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
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires plenty of water during 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Good for skin
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
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
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
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Juneberry
Shell Ginger
In German
Felsenbirnen
Shell Ginger
In French
Amélanchier
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Shell jengibre
In Greek
Juneberry
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Shell Ginger
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Shell Imbir
In Latin
Amelanchier
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rosales
Zingiberales
Family
Rosaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Alpinia
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Alpinioideae
Season and Care of Juneberry and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Juneberry and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shell Ginger season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Juneberry and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Juneberry and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Juneberry and Shell Ginger
Care of Juneberry and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.