Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Africa, Southern Africa
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, 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
-
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Beauty Benefits
-
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
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
तरबूज़
Juneberry
In German
Wassermelone
Felsenbirnen
In French
Pastèque
Amélanchier
In Spanish
sandía
Amelanchier
In Greek
καρπούζι
Juneberry
In Portuguese
melancia
Amelanchier
In Polish
arbuz
Świdośliwa
In Latin
PEPO
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Rosales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Watermelon and Juneberry
Season and care of Watermelon and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Watermelon and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermelon season is Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermelon is Loam and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermelon is Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Watermelon and Juneberry Physical Information
Watermelon and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Watermelon and Juneberry are as follows:
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Watermelon and Juneberry
Care of Watermelon and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermelon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Watermelon 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.