Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, Micronesia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Hannah Yams, Japanese Sweet Potatoes
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Cold Regions, Tropical regions
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tuber propagation
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Leafminers, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Mites, white worms
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Skin rash, Swelling, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin C
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Shoots
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA batatas
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Vine
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
शकरकंद
Juneberry
In German
Süßkartoffel
Felsenbirnen
In French
Patate douce
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Batata
Amelanchier
In Greek
Γλυκοπατάτα
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Batata doce
Amelanchier
In Polish
Słodki ziemniak
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Dulcis SOLANUM TUBEROSUM
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Convolvulaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Ipomoea
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Sweet Potato and Juneberry
Season and care of Sweet Potato and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Potato and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Potato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweet Potato is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Potato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweet Potato and Juneberry Physical Information
Sweet Potato and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Potato height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Potato and Juneberry are as follows:
Sweet Potato flower color: Not Available
Sweet Potato leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Chartreuse and Bronze
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sweet Potato and Juneberry
Care of Sweet Potato and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Potato 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 Sweet Potato 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.