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shrub layer
juneberry
amelanchier alnifolia
blossom like snow in april, blueberry-ish fruit in june, flame-red leaves in autumn — a four-season shrub that feeds people and birds in equal measure.
functions
food croppollinator foragewildlife habitat
light
part shade
moisture
moderate
soil
unfussy; avoids waterlogging
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grower's notes
memberspropagation, guild role, and deeper ecology for juneberry — the members' view.
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relationships — grows well with
see juneberry on the relationship map →the takeaway
start a guild around juneberry
plant these together and the relationships on this page start working for you — feeders, protectors, and cover, layer by layer.
- shrub
- juneberry — the anchor
- groundcover
- white cloverwild strawberry