Juneberry, Snowy Mespilus, Amelanchier botryapium DC. non (L. f.) Borkh, Amelanchier canadensis K. Koch, Amelanchier canadensis var. botryapium, Amelanchier laevis, Amelanchier laevis f. villosa
Popular in Europe, award-winning Amelanchier lamarckii (Juneberry) is a large upright deciduous shrub or small tree of open habit with rich bronze-red young leaves. In mid-spring, abundant sprays of small, slightly fragrant, white flowers emerge as the leaves unfurl. Attractive to pollinators, they are followed by small, round, edible, red to dark purple-black berries in early summer. The berries are often used in jams, jellies, and pies if not eaten by the birds. The foliage of dark green, finely toothed, oval leaves, turns to brilliant shades of orange and red in the fall. The plant remains attractive even after the leaves drop, thanks to its elegant growth habit and its light gray bark adorned with charcoal-gray striations. Resistant to leaf spot, Juneberry is a loose, elegant shrub that provides four seasons of interest and integrates well into a mixed shrub border.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Amelanchier |
| Common names | Juneberry, Serviceberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m) |
| Spread | 15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m) |
| Spacing | 180" - 300" (4.6m - 7.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Birds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Amelanchier |
| Common names | Juneberry, Serviceberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m) |
| Spread | 15' - 25' (4.6m - 7.6m) |
| Spacing | 180" - 300" (4.6m - 7.6m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Birds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Amelanchier lamarckii (Juneberry) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Amelanchier lamarckii (Juneberry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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