Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
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, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
sweetshrub
Juneberry
In German
sweetshrub
Felsenbirnen
In French
sweetshrub
Amélanchier
In Spanish
sweetshrub
Amelanchier
In Greek
sweetshrub
Juneberry
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Amelanchier
In Polish
sweetshrub
Świdośliwa
In Latin
sweetshrub
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Calycanthus
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Juneberry
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sweetshrub and Juneberry Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Juneberry are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Juneberry
Care of Sweetshrub and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Sweetshrub 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.