Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Eastern Asia
  
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
  
shadbush, wild plum
  
Habitat
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
  
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-2
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Green
  
Red, Violet, Plum
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson
  
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Acicular
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
  
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Birds, Snails
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
  
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
  
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
  
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
  
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
  
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Root
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
  
Food for animals, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
  
AMELANCHIER arborea
  
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
  
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
  
In Hindi
सरल
  
Juneberry
  
In German
Fichten
  
Felsenbirnen
  
In French
Picea
  
Amélanchier
  
In Spanish
Picea
  
Amelanchier
  
In Greek
Spruce
  
Juneberry
  
In Portuguese
Picea
  
Amelanchier
  
In Polish
Świerk
  
Świdośliwa
  
In Latin
Picea
  
Amelanchier
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pinophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Aceraceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Picea
  
Amelanchier
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Piceoideae
  
Malvoideae