Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or 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
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
shadbush, wild plum
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Water deeply about once a week
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used in chopped mixed salad
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, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Juneberry
Tree Mallow
In German
Felsenbirnen
Baum Mallow
In French
Amélanchier
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Amelanchier
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Juneberry
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
Mallow
In Polish
Świdośliwa
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Amelanchier
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Amelanchier
Lavatera
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Juneberry and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Juneberry and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juneberry and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Juneberry and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Juneberry and Tree Mallow
Care of Juneberry and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.