Juneberry — Bartram
The ( Amelanchier bartramiana ), also known as the mountain serviceberry or oblongfruit serviceberry, is a unique, cold-hardy shrub native to northeastern North America. Unlike other serviceberry species that bloom in long clusters, Bartram Juneberry produces flowers singly or in small groups of two to four, followed by distinctive oblong-shaped fruit. Plant Profile & Description
: Dark purple to blue-black berries that are oblong or egg-shaped rather than round, ripening in July or August. bartram juneberry
: Large, white, five-petaled flowers appearing in May or June ; they occur terminal to the branch or in leaf axils. The ( Amelanchier bartramiana ), also known as
: A slender, few-stemmed deciduous shrub that typically grows 1.5 to 8 feet tall (up to 15 feet in ideal conditions) with an upright, vase-shaped crown. : Large, white, five-petaled flowers appearing in May
The Bartram Juneberry is well-suited for naturalized gardens, edges of bogs, or sheltered park areas. Bartram's Shadbush | Mass.gov
: Exceptionally cold-tolerant, surviving temperatures down to -40°F (USDA Zones 2–5). Cultivation Guide
: Dull green, sharply serrated leaves that turn vibrant yellow-orange in the autumn.