Amelanchier canadesis
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Amelanchier canadesis
Also known as:
Juneberry, Canadian serviceberry
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
3.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-7
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 - can be eaten both raw and cooked. The fruit has a few small seeds in the middle and a sweet taste with a hint of apple. It can be eaten fresh, used in pies, jams, and so on, or dried and used as raisins. The quality of the fruit varies, with some varieties having a bitter taste and others being sweet, juicy, and delicious. When the fruit is thoroughly cooked in desserts or pies, the seeds impart an almond flavor to the dish. The fruit is a good source of iron and copper, and has a diameter of about 10 mm. Trees can produce between 7 and 15 tons of fruit per hectare.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/06
End of Harvest:
15/08
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Prunus avium Sweet cherry |
The sweet cherry offers attractive flowers that attract pollinators, benefiting both trees. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
The hazelnut can help improve soil fertility with its nitrogen-fixing capabilities and provide shade for the Amelanchier. |
|
Carya ovata Hickory |
Shagbark hickory provides deep roots that can help stabilize the soil around Amelanchier, while also allowing for nutrient exchange. |
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Viburnum provides additional berries for wildlife and attracts beneficial insects, enhancing the ecosystem around Amelanchier. |
|
Lavandula latifolia Spike Lavender, Broadleaved lavender |
Buckthorn can improve soil health and offers shelter for birds, which can help control pest populations. |