Weak, diseased and low spreading branches should be removed annually. Prune plants before growth begins in the spring to develop young vigorous branches. Irrigation Juneberries grown as yard plantings by homeowners require little if any irrigation. Irrigation in commercial plantings increases the success of establishing young suckers, but once established, irrigation is usually not necessary. One or two annual irrigations will be beneficial in drier regions.
Trickle irrigation is most efficient and economical because of the wide row spacings.
Once installed it can stay in place should supplemental irrigation be needed during dry periods. Mechanical harvesters or vibrator-shakers efficiently harvest Juneberries causing less than 5 percent fruit bruising. Commercial blueberry harvesters have been adapted in Canada for use on large acreages of this crop. A white fruited cultivar that is readily pollinated by blue-fruited Juneberries. A very attractive ornamental, not grown for commercial fruit production.