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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. Southern Juneberry (Latin: Amelanchier obovalis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Southern Juneberry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Southern Juneberry is a member native to DEL, GEO, MRY, NWJ, NCA, and PEN. Southern Juneberry thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Southern Juneberry grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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