Amelanchier × lamarckii
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Amelanchier × lamarckii

Juneberry · Lamarck's Serviceberry · Serviceberry · Shadbush · Amelanchier lamarckii

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–32 °C
Soil pH
4–6
Hardiness
Zone 4–8
Click count
389
Observations
1,891

Care Guide

💧 Water

Juneberry thrives best in conditions similar to woodlands, where there is occasional moisture. While it is somewhat drought-resistant, it needs watering every 1-2 weeks. It is often grown outdoors and benefits from mulching, which helps retain soil moisture. This is crucial during its flowering period.

☀️ Light Full sun

Juneberry comes from open habitats, such as sunlit meadows and forest edges, which provide abundant light. It performs best in Full Sun but can also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to a range of sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–32.2°C

Juneberry is highly adaptable to a range of climate conditions, from very hot summers to cold winters. However, it does have an optimal temperature range for growth. When temperatures become too high, the plant can suffer from heat and humidity stress that may kill it. In locations where temperatures approach the lower limit of its cold tolerance, it's important to provide insulation to protect the plant.

Ideal temperature: 5–32.2°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 4-6
Soil pH: 4-6
🌱 Fertilizer

The Juneberry plant needs adequate nutrients to produce fruit at its best. Fertilize in early spring to promote new growth and bloom development. Regular feeding keeps the plant healthy, supports more delicious fruit, and prevents nutrient-deficiency problems like yellowing leaves and poor fruit production.

🪴 Pot & Repot

To promote healthy growth and prevent root rot in juneberry, make sure the pots have excellent drainage.

✂️ Pruning

Juneberry is a deciduous shrub that produces white flowers and edible berries. To promote healthy growth, increase fruit yield, and maintain its shape, it is important to prune the shrub in early spring. This will help remove dead wood and improve air circulation, which also aids in preventing diseases.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Amelanchier
Family
Rosaceae
Hardiness Zone
4-8
Mature Height
3.96 m to 7.92 m
Mature Spread
3.05 m to 4.88 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
Bloom Time
Early spring, Mid spring
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Early summer, Mid summer

Tags (6)

Common Names (5)

en Juneberry
en Lamarck's Serviceberry
en Serviceberry
en Shadbush
en Amelanchier lamarckii