June berry (Amelanchier intermedia)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Amelanchier intermedia is a deciduous Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft) by 4 m (13ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in April, and the seeds ripen from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet and succulent with a flavour of apples. — Edible fruit - raw or cooked.; We have yet to see the fruit on this species, but if it is like the closely related A.; lamarckii, then it will be sweet and succulent with a flavour of apples.; The fruit can also be dried for later use and is up to 10mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Swamps and moist soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)