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Juneberry

Amelanchier Lamarckii

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Overview

The Juneberry (Amelanchier lamarckii) is a deciduous multi-stemmed shrub, reaching up to 26 ft. It boasts abundant white flowers in spring, followed by edible purple-black berries. Its foliage turns a striking orange-red in fall. Preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils. This low-maintenance plant offers four-season interest and attracts birds and pollinators, making it an excellent choice for diverse landscaping designs.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8Type Shrub, TreeClimate Temperate
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Growing to an average height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread; preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — graceful shape with a moderate growth rate; adding approximately 12 to 24 inches per year, image 66Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Its foliage turns a striking orange-red in fall; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and, image 59Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — scientifically known as Amelanchier lamarckii; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and reds, image 63Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — shrub / tree for full or halfJuneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — offering a long season of interest; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and redsJuneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — medium green as they mature+119

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–8

Shape & size

Mature height
15–25 Ft.

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Rosaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Growing to an average height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread; preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — graceful shape with a moderate growth rate; adding approximately 12 to 24 inches per year, image 66
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Its foliage turns a striking orange-red in fall; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and, image 59
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — scientifically known as Amelanchier lamarckii; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and reds, image 63
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — shrub / tree for full or half
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — offering a long season of interest; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and reds
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — medium green as they mature
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — or even as a specimen planting; juneberry is also suitable for gardens with limited space due to its modest, image 80
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Growing to an average height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread; preferring full sun to part shade, it, image 93
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — edible purple-black berries form; juneberry is also suitable for gardens with limited space due to its modest, image 72
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — adding approximately 12 to 24 inches per year; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and reds, image 95
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — This makes it an ideal choice for a variety of landscape designs including woodland gardens; the foliage transforms into a
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — offering a long season of interest; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and reds, image 75
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — which mature by early summer and are savored by both people and wildlife; preferring full sun to part shade, it, image 101
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Growing to an average height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread; preferring full sun to part shade, it, image 65
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — multi-stemmed shrub or small tree that is highly revered for its seasonal interest and adaptability; juneberry is also
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Amelanchier lamarckii adapts well to both sunny and partially shaded sites; juneberry is also suitable for gardens with
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — or even as a specimen planting
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — scientifically known as Amelanchier lamarckii; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and reds, image 91
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — This low-maintenance plant offers four-season interest and attracts birds and pollinators
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — multi-stemmed shrub or small tree that is highly revered for its seasonal interest and adaptability
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — making it an excellent choice for diverse landscaping designs; adding approximately 12 to 24 inches per year, image 62
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — The Juneberry (Amelanchier lamarckii) is a deciduous multi-stemmed shrub, reaching up to 26 ft; preferring full sun to part
Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — shrub / tree with white blooms; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and reds
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