Low Juneberry
Amelanchier humilis
Last reviewed: September 2026
Amelanchier humilis, or low juneberry, is a low-growing shrub with white flowers in April and May, often found on rocky slopes, dunes, and prairie edges across the Midwest and Northeast.
Toxicity unknown
Low Juneberry (Amelanchier humilis) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
24"–60" H × 24"–60" W
Bloom
Apr, May
Native to
IA, IL, IN, KS and 14 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Low sarcaberry is a compact native shrub that produces clusters of white flowers in spring followed by edible purple-black berries in summer. This adaptable plant offers attractive fall color and works well in naturalized areas or mixed borders.
Growing Low Juneberry
Grow Low Juneberry in part sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 24 to 60 inches tall and spread 24 to 60 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Low Juneberry is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The spring blooms attract bees and beetles for pollination. Birds enjoy the nutritious berries in late summer, making this shrub valuable for wildlife food chains.
Common questions
- When does low juneberry bloom?
- Low juneberry flowers in April and May, with small white blossoms appearing before or alongside the emerging leaves.
- What pollinators visit low juneberry?
- Bees and beetles are the main visitors to the flowers, seeking out the early spring nectar and pollen this shrub provides.
- How much sun does low juneberry need?
- It grows best with part sun but tolerates conditions from full sun to part shade, depending on soil moisture and site.
- How much water does low juneberry need?
- This shrub prefers medium moisture but tolerates drier soils once its roots are established, making it suited to rocky or sandy sites.
- Does low juneberry lose its leaves in winter?
- Yes, it is a deciduous shrub that drops its leaves each fall and leafs out again in spring.
- Is Low Juneberry HOA-friendly?
- Low Juneberry is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
These answers were drafted with an AI model from this plant's data. Verify care details with a local expert.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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