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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) — This low-maintenance plant offers four-season interest and attracts birds and pollinators; preferring full sun, image 61

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — adding approximately 12 to 24 inches per year; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and reds, image 67

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — edible purple-black berries form; juneberry is also suitable for gardens with limited space due to its modest size and

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils; juneberry is also suitable for, image 88

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — adding approximately 12 to 24 inches per year

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — <br><br>The leaves of the Juneberry emerge a coppery color

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Following the floral display; the foliage transforms into a striking medley of oranges and reds, image 71

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — <br><br>The leaves of the Juneberry emerge a coppery color; juneberry is also suitable for gardens with limited, image 96

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

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — white flowers in the garden

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — <br><br>The leaves of the Juneberry emerge a coppery color; juneberry is also suitable for gardens with limited, image 68

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — which mature by early summer and are savored by both people and wildlife; preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — star-shaped white flowers in early spring; adding approximately 12 to 24 inches per year, image 98

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — The Juneberry (Amelanchier lamarckii) is a deciduous multi-stemmed shrub, reaching up to 26 ft

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — medium green as they mature; preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils, image 97

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Juneberry is also suitable for gardens with limited space due to its modest size and non-invasive root system

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — The Juneberry (Amelanchier lamarckii) is a deciduous multi-stemmed shrub, reaching up to 26 ft; preferring full, image 57

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Its foliage turns a striking orange-red in fall

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — which mature by early summer and are savored by both people and wildlife

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

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — Preferring full sun to part shade, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils; juneberry is also suitable for gardens with

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — graceful shape with a moderate growth rate; adding approximately 12 to 24 inches per year, image 94

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

Juneberry (Amelanchier Lamarckii) — edible purple-black berries form; juneberry is also suitable for gardens with limited space due to its modest, image 100

Photographs by 9 contributors

Cory Denton from Saskatoon, CC BY 2.0 · source
Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Björn S..., CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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