Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Tree
Origin
Mexico
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
shadbush, wild plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
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
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Mealybugs
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Windbreak
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
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OTATEA acuminata
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
मैक्सिकन बांस
Juneberry
In German
Mexican Bambus
Felsenbirnen
In French
Bamboo mexicaine
Amélanchier
In Spanish
bambú mexicana
Amelanchier
In Greek
Μεξικού μπαμπού
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Bamboo Mexican
Amelanchier
In Polish
Mexican Bamboo
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Mexicanus Bamboo
Amelanchier
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican Bamboo and Juneberry
Season and care of Mexican Bamboo and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican Bamboo and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mexican Bamboo and Juneberry Physical Information
Mexican Bamboo and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mexican Bamboo and Juneberry are as follows:
Mexican Bamboo flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Juneberry
Care of Mexican Bamboo and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Mexican Bamboo 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.