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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

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) — Juneberry is also suitable for gardens with limited space due to its modest size and non-invasive root system, image 81

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Its foliage turns a striking orange-red in fall; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and, image 87

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — star-shaped white flowers in early spring; adding approximately 12 to 24 inches per year

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — shrub / tree with white blooms; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and reds, image 83

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Amelanchier lamarckii adapts well to both sunny and partially shaded sites; juneberry is also suitable for, image 104

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — It is hardy, relatively maintenance-free, and is tolerant of urban conditions like air pollution

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — It is hardy, relatively maintenance-free, and is tolerant of urban conditions like air pollution; adding, image 106

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — shrub / tree for full or half; juneberry is also suitable for gardens with limited space due to its modest size, image 84

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — shrub / tree with white blooms

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and reds; adding approximately 12 to 24 inches per year, image 74

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — This low-maintenance plant offers four-season interest and attracts birds and pollinators; preferring full sun to part

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Amelanchier lamarckii adapts well to both sunny and partially shaded sites

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — offering a long season of interest; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and reds, image 103

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — offering a long season of interest

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — multi-stemmed shrub or small tree that is highly revered for its seasonal interest and adaptability; juneberry, image 92

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — medium green as they mature; preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils, image 69

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — It boasts abundant white flowers in spring, followed by edible purple-black berries

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — white flowers in the garden; adding approximately 12 to 24 inches per year, image 82

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Following the floral display; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and reds, image 99

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — shrub / tree for full or half; juneberry is also suitable for gardens with limited space due to its modest size and

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — It is hardy, relatively maintenance-free, and is tolerant of urban conditions like air pollution; adding approximately 12

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — scientifically known as Amelanchier lamarckii

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — multi-stemmed shrub or small tree that is highly revered for its seasonal interest and adaptability; juneberry, image 64

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — star-shaped white flowers in early spring

Photographs by 9 contributors

Ewen Cameron, CC BY 4.0 · source
Cory Denton from Saskatoon, CC BY 2.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Robert Flogaus-Faust, CC BY 4.0 · source
Björn S..., CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Rasbak, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
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Paul Asman and Jill Lenoble, CC BY 2.0 · source

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