Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
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
Cultivated Beds
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 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
Red, Magenta, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Red
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
No serious insect or disease problems
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Toxic
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
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
Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ERYTHRINA herbacea
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Red cardinal, Cardinal spear
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Red Cardinal
Juneberry
In German
Red Cardinal
Felsenbirnen
In French
Cardinal rouge
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Cárdenas
Amelanchier
In Greek
κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Cardeal vermelho
Amelanchier
In Polish
Red Cardinal
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Cardinalis Rubrum
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Erythrina
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Phaseoleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Cardinal and Juneberry
Season and care of Red Cardinal and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Red Cardinal and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Cardinal and Juneberry Physical Information
Red Cardinal and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Cardinal and Juneberry are as follows:
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Cardinal and Juneberry
Care of Red Cardinal and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Cardinal pruning is done 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 Red Cardinal 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.