Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
shadbush, wild plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
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
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Early Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
POTENTILLA
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Potentilla
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Potentilla plant
Juneberry
In German
Potentilla Pflanze
Felsenbirnen
In French
plante Potentilla
Amélanchier
In Spanish
planta Potentilla
Amelanchier
In Greek
φυτό potentilla
Juneberry
In Portuguese
planta Potentilla
Amelanchier
In Polish
Potentilla roślin
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Potentilla herba
Amelanchier
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Potentilla
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Potentilla and Juneberry
Season and care of Potentilla and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Potentilla and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Potentilla season is Early Fall and Spring and Juneberry season is Early Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Potentilla is Well drained and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Potentilla is Slightly Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Potentilla and Juneberry Physical Information
Potentilla and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Potentilla and Juneberry are as follows:
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Potentilla and Juneberry
Care of Potentilla and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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 Potentilla 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.