Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
not available
shadbush, wild plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Ditches, moist forests, Moist woods
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Orange, Sandy Brown, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Fern like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Insects
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Unknown
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
deer resistant
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAREX buchananii
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Leatherleaf Sedge
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Leatherleaf Sedge
Juneberry
In German
Leatherleaf Sedge
Felsenbirnen
In French
Leatherleaf Sedge
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Amelanchier
In Greek
Leatherleaf Sedge
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Leatherleaf Sedge
Amelanchier
In Polish
Leatherleaf Sedge
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Leatherleaf Sedge
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Juneberry
Season and care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Leatherleaf Sedge and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leatherleaf Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leatherleaf Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leatherleaf Sedge and Juneberry Physical Information
Leatherleaf Sedge and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Leatherleaf Sedge height is 50.80 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Leatherleaf Sedge and Juneberry are as follows:
Leatherleaf Sedge flower color: Sandy Brown
Leatherleaf Sedge leaf color: Orange, Sandy Brown and Copper
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Juneberry
Care of Leatherleaf Sedge and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leatherleaf Sedge pruning is done Prune for size control, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Leatherleaf Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.