Shrub · Rosaceae family
juneberry
Amelanchier × lamarckii
In short a 10-second read
Juneberry (shrub) grows to 4.5–9 m tall and 4.5–7.5 m wide when mature. It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil. It flowers in April; the flowers are white. Hardy to −34 °C.
× spread 4.5–7.5 m
Where to plant
Sun, soil, frost.
It grows best in full sun to part shade, in average soil. Hardy to −34 °C.
Sun
Tolerates several positions — choose to suit the rest of the garden.
Soil and water
average · watering: moderate
Soil: loamy, sandy, humus-rich
Frost
It copes with a normal winter outdoors.
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
Next to a person
Reaches maturity in about 10–20 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
What to do and when.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Flowers
April · white
Pruning
No pruning needed — just remove dead or damaged parts.
Planting
container plant: October–April
Winter protection
not needed
Overwintering
It copes with winter on its own.
It overwinters outdoors without protection, hardy to −34 °C.
- Needs no protection
- Hardy to −34 °C
- Deciduous — bare in winter
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
When does juneberry flower?
In April; the flowers are white.
Does juneberry tolerate shade?
It tolerates part shade (3–6 hours of sun), but not full shade.
How much space does juneberry need?
At maturity 4.5–7.5 m wide and 4.5–9 m tall; recommended spacing 500 cm.
Does juneberry survive winter outdoors?
Yes, without protection, hardy to −34 °C.
Where the data comes from
The data is indicative — we are still comparing it with further sources. Last checked 17 October 2026.
Show sources (14)
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder — Amelanchier lamarckii
- Van den Berk Nurseries (NL), škôlkarsky katalóg — Amelanchier lamarckii
- BfN (Bundesamt für Naturschutz) — Naturschutzfachliche Invasivitätsbewertung
- GBIF Occurrence Search API — Amelanchier lamarckii
- Wikidata (CC0) — Amelanchier × lamarckii
- RHS Plant Finder
- NC State Extension Plant Toolbox
- RHS - Shrubs and trees: light pruning
- RHS - Trees and shrubs: planting
- Clemson HGIC - Planting Trees Correctly
- RHS - How to grow shrubs
- Invasive plant lists — this species is not on them: EU, Slovakia, EASIN
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