{"title":"Serviceberry \u0026 Juneberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eServiceberries, also called juneberries, bear sweet, blueberry-like fruit in early summer on hardy shrubs and small trees.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jennybelle-juneberry","title":"Jennybelle Juneberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eJenny Belle Juneberry, also called serviceberry or shadbush, is a fruiting shrub or small tree grown for sweet, dark berries that taste similar to a mild blueberry. It also puts on a strong ornamental show with white spring flowers and good fall color, so it works as both an edible plant and a landscape plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical name: Amelanchier obovalis ‘Jennybelle’\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant type: Deciduous shrub or small tree\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUSDA zones: 5-9 is commonly listed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-fertile, often produces more with a second serviceberry nearby\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, does well in many soil types if drainage is decent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSize\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often 8-16 ft in-ground, can be kept smaller with pruning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMature width: Often 6-10 ft\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 6-10 ft, depending on how large you want it to grow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlower color: White\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very showy in bloom, good pollinator plant when flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFruit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBerry color: Dark purple to blue-black when ripe\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, mild, often described as richer than many other juneberries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses: Fresh eating, jam, jelly, baking, syrup, freezing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRipening and harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest window: Early to mid-summer in most climates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berries ripen in clusters, pick when fully dark and sweet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birds love serviceberries, netting can help if you want more fruit for yourself\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing and care tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular water while establishing, then deep water during dry stretches and during fruit fill\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter to remove dead wood and thin crowded stems, keep an open shape for airflow and easier picking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’re getting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA productive juneberry variety known for excellent-tasting berries, spring flowers, and a manageable growth habit for home orchards, edible hedges, and mixed landscape plantings\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FruitBushes","offers":[{"title":"3 Pack - Bare Root","offer_id":45110952362063,"sku":"JUN-JENNYBELLE-3-BARE","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Pack - Bare Root","offer_id":45146772111439,"sku":"JUN-JENNYBELLE-6-BARE","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 Pack - Bare Root","offer_id":45146772144207,"sku":"JUN-JENNYBELLE-8-BARE","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7906\/0815\/files\/1920px-USFWS_amelanchier_alnifolia__2823722250572_29_02bc9ca2-bb9c-41a3-aada-ffb4ad63d008.jpg?v=1791761487"},{"product_id":"downy-serviceberry","title":"Downy Serviceberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eDowny Serviceberry is a hardy native shrub or small tree grown for its early white spring flowers, edible berry-like fruit, and strong ornamental value through multiple seasons. It grows well in USDA zones 4 to 9 and produces small purple to blue fruit in late spring to early summer with a mild sweet flavor that can be eaten fresh or used in jams and baking. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture. Downy Serviceberry is also known for its attractive form, smooth gray bark, and colorful fall foliage, making it a useful choice for both fruit production and landscape planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FruitBushes","offers":[{"title":"1 plant \/ 1 gallon pot","offer_id":45110953377871,"sku":"SRV-DOWNY-5-BARE","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7906\/0815\/files\/il_fullxfull.7868598165_lniw_a9c092e4-43fd-4b20-b914-4a709cccd7be.jpg?v=1777241880"},{"product_id":"shadbush-serviceberry","title":"Shadbush Serviceberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eShadbush Serviceberry is a hardy deciduous shrub or small tree grown for its early white spring flowers, edible blue-purple berries, and strong fall color. It grows well in USDA zones 4 to 8 and is valued for both ornamental appeal and fruit production. The berries have a sweet, mild flavor and can be eaten fresh or used in jams, baking, and other recipes. Shadbush Serviceberry prefers full sun to partial shade and does best in well-drained soil with moderate moisture. It is a good choice for growers looking for a native fruiting plant that also adds seasonal interest to the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FruitBushes","offers":[{"title":"1 plant \/ 1 gallon pot","offer_id":45110955081807,"sku":"SRV-SHADBUSH-1-BARE","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7906\/0815\/files\/il_fullxfull.7820644604_qqy2.jpg?v=1777241891"},{"product_id":"saskatoon-serviceberry","title":"Saskatoon Serviceberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaskatoon Serviceberry (\u003cem\u003eAmelanchier alnifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy native North American fruiting shrub grown for its sweet, dark purple berries that taste like a cross between a blueberry and a cherry, with a hint of almond. The berries ripen in early summer and are excellent fresh, in pies, jams, and dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early spring the bush is covered in clusters of white flowers that feed early pollinators, and in fall the leaves turn yellow to orange-red. Saskatoons are self-fruitful, very cold hardy, and tolerate a wide range of soils, including heavier and more alkaline soils than blueberries. Mature size is typically 6 to 10 feet. Hardy in USDA zones 2 to 7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e One Saskatoon serviceberry plant in a 1 gallon pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FruitBushes","offers":[{"title":"1 plant \/ 1 gallon pot","offer_id":67634345771087,"sku":"SRV-SASKATOON-1G1","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7906\/0815\/files\/1920px-USFWS_amelanchier_alnifolia__2823722250572_29.jpg?v=1791761486"},{"product_id":"allegheny-serviceberry","title":"Allegheny Serviceberry","description":"\u003cp\u003eAllegheny Serviceberry (\u003cem\u003eAmelanchier laevis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a native North American small tree or large shrub prized for four seasons of interest and sweet, edible fruit. Its berries ripen in early summer to a deep purple-black, with a flavor similar to blueberries with a hint of almond. They are excellent fresh, in pies and jams, and are loved by birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early spring it is covered in drooping clusters of white flowers just as the bronze-purple new leaves emerge. In fall the foliage turns brilliant orange to red, and the smooth gray bark adds winter interest. Mature size is typically 15 to 25 feet, often grown as a multi-stem tree. It tolerates a range of soils and does well in full sun to part shade. Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e One Allegheny serviceberry plant in a 1 gallon pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FruitBushes","offers":[{"title":"1 plant \/ 1 gallon pot","offer_id":67634371362895,"sku":"SRV-ALLEGHENY-1G1","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7906\/0815\/files\/allegheny-1.jpg?v=1791330948"}],"url":"https:\/\/fruitbushes.com\/collections\/serviceberry.oembed","provider":"FruitBushes.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}