Southern Juneberry

Southern Juneberry, Amelanchier obovalis, is a deciduous shrub native to the eastern United States, found in states such as Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. Known for its edible fruit, which ripens in late spring or early summer, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). This shrub prefers full to partial sun and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. Its distinctive features include white flowers in the spring followed by small, sweet berries that attract birds and other wildlife.