Amelanchier obovalis

"I am very glad to see you offering jennebelle juneberry again. I remember ordering this back in the late 80's or early 90's and had it growing and fruiting for a number of years. For whatever reason which I do not remember it eventually died. But it had outstanding fruit! and I am looking forward to growing it again, by far the best juneberry I have ever tasted and an ornamental plant to boot." D Morris Winston Salem NC Jenneybelle juneberry was introduced to me by Jack Rice of North Carolina in 1987. Jack named the plant after his daughter Jennifer. He described it as a must have plant, prized for its fruits, dependability and adaptable to all extremes of weather. A fruit that "never lets us down." Unlike blueberries, juneberries are not finicky about soil types. They grow on rich lime or acidic soils. Zones 5-9 Space 10' circle

Plant Characteristics
Pest Resistance Excellent
Disease Resistance Very Good
Drought Tolerance Good
Heat Tolerance Excellent
Humidity Tolerance Excellent
Sun Tolerance Excellent
Wet Soil Tolerance Fair
Shade Tolerance Good
No Spray Very Good
Salt Tolerance Fair
Fresh for Kids Excellent
Deer Resistance Fair
Thorns No
Plant Type Shrub
Soil Type Adaptable
Edible Type Berry
Self Fertile Yes
This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, comments/opinions are always welcome
Juneberry Care Guide


Juneberries contain all the essential for an edible landscape plant. It transplants easily, especially when container grown. When given a place to grow in sun or partial shade with no competition from weeds or lawn, it will continue growing as if never disturbed. It readily blends in with other plants since the different varieties have differed sizes. They can be grown in a row for fruit production. The example being Regent. Regent, because of its small size can also be grown alone when space is dear.
Juneberry Regent in winter
Regent Juneberry in winter
 Jennybelle can be grown as a specimen with its 8-10' tall height and 8-10' width. Grandiflora being more upright looks very natural with lower stature plants like azelia, blueberries etc.
Juneberry Grandiflora Joy in front
Grandiflora Juneberry in winter, Joy Bush cherry in front

These 3 juneberry varieties could be planted together and they'll reflect their own individual identity.
Juneberry Fall Leaf Color
Amelanchier Juneberry Serviceberry Fall Red Leaf Color

Besides being pretty when the profuse white flowering begins, they are the first native plant to bloom in the spring. Even people unconscious of plants will notice them blooming. There habit is to grow on the edge of woods. Many people notice then while out driving since there's always an edge to a woods where there's a road. In June the varieties we offer become loaded with fruit. We've selected these varieties especially for their production of flavorful fruit over a large geographical area. A Jennybelle for instance will taste sweet and delicious in GA as well as PA.

Juneberries are adaptable and Ph acceptable when compared to blueberries, they are much easier to grow. They don't need soil preparation like blueberries and their fruit is similar. Juneberry's fall color of reds, yellows and oranges, keeps its ornamental reputation going into the winter. Their dormant shape is appealing with their apple like branches.

Juneberries are relatives of apples and pears. They can have similar pest etc, but it is usually on close inspection that they are apparent. The numbers rarely exceed populations that would threaten a crop or damage the plant.

Juneberries can take the rigors of the seasons, and do well drought as well as extreme temperatures. Be sure your newly set plants are watered, especially the first season of growth. A mulch of a few inches is a good idea too. A little care goes a long way for the first season.

Juneberries can be used in any blueberry recipe. They freeze well. I have also frozen them after picking with other fruits like black currants, mulberries, blueberries, and raspberries, which also ripen at similar and overlapping times.

If you're a beginning gardener and juneberries are one of your first purchases: You've make a good choice.
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