Amelanchier bartramiana
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Amelanchier bartramiana
Also known as:
Oblongfruit serviceberry
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
3.00 m
Width:
2.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral
Acid Neutral
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Fruit
Fruit
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Edible fruit - whether raw or cooked. In the middle of the fruit, there are a few small seeds. There are different opinions about the taste; some describe the fruit as sweet but rather dry, while others find it sweet and juicy. This fruit can be used in pancakes or dried for later use. The fruits are oval or pear-shaped, which distinguishes them from other fruits in the same family that are round. They are about 15 mm long. This fruit is a good source of iron and copper.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/06
End of Harvest:
15/08
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Provides nuts and shade, attracts pollinators. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Attracts birds and pollinators, provides edible fruit. |
|
Prunus avium Sweet cherry |
Provides cherries and attracts pollinators. |
|
Malus domestica Apple |
Provides apples and attracts beneficial insects. |
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Produces black currants and attracts birds. |
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Attracts pollinators and produces elderberries. |