Amelanchier alnifolia
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Amelanchier alnifolia
Also known as:
Serviceberry
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
4.00 m
Width:
3.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-6
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit, Tea
Fruit, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Wind trap
Wind trap
Description
Fruit: Edible when raw or cooked. The fruits ripen in the middle of summer and are soft, juicy, and sweet, with a few small seeds in the core. The taste is somewhat similar to that of an apple. They are about the size of black currants and grow in small clusters. These fruits can be dried and used as raisins, or even to make pemmican. They are high in iron and copper. Leaves: The leaves can be used as a substitute for tea.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/06
End of Harvest:
15/08
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Diospyros lotus Date Plum |
This combination helps to improve soil fertility through nitrogen fixation from Diospyros, benefiting Amelanchier. |
|
Morus nigra Black Mulberry |
Morus nigra provides shade and attracts pollinators, which can enhance the fruiting potential of Amelanchier. |
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Planting Malus domestica nearby can help reduce pests and diseases, as they can act as decoys. |
|
Prunus avium Sweet cherry |
The fruits of Prunus avium can complement Amelanchier fruits, providing diverse harvests and attracting birds. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Rubus idaeus provides ground cover, suppresses weeds, and attracts beneficial insects, which is beneficial for Amelanchier. |