Southern juneberry
Amelanchier obovalis

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A tree. The fruit are reddish-purple.

There are about 25-30 Amelanchier species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows naturally in pine lands and low woods in South-eastern North America in Georgia and Alabama north to southern New Jersey. It suits hardiness zones 6-8.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw or cooked. They are used in pies, jellies, and fruit drinks.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Mespilus canadensis obovalis (Michx.);