Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
-
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Perilla plant
Juneberry
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Felsenbirnen
In French
plante Perilla
Amélanchier
In Spanish
planta de perilla
Amelanchier
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Juneberry
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Amelanchier
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Perilla herba
Amelanchier
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Perilla
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Perilla and Juneberry
Season and care of Perilla and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Perilla and Juneberry Physical Information
Perilla and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Juneberry are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Perilla and Juneberry
Care of Perilla and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Perilla 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.