Amelanchier laevis

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Amelanchier laevis

Also known as: Allegheny serviceberry,

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Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree, Shrub

Format: Smal

Height: 9.00 m

Width: 6.00 m

Growth Rate: Moderate

Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-8

Soil Moisture:
Moist

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral

Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit

Edibility:
(5)

Medicinal:
(2)

Features:
Wood

Description

Edible fruit - both delicious raw and cooked. It is juicy and sweet, and is considered one of the tastiest fruits of its kind. It can be consumed in large quantities and can also be dried for use in the winter. The diameter of the fruit can reach up to 18 mm. Moreover, the flesh is rich in 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 shade and improves soil quality through nitrogen fixation.
Corylus maxima Filbert	Offers similar benefits as Corylus avellana, enhancing biodiversity.
Prunus persica Peach	Attracts pollinators which benefits both plants.
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant	Companion planting increases yield and deters pests.
Rubus idaeus Raspberry	Suppresses weeds and provides habitat for beneficial insects.
Corylus colurna Turkish Hazel	Shade provider and helps with soil moisture retention.
Amelanchier alnifolia Serviceberry	Enhances genetic diversity and resilience against pests.
Betula papyrifera Paper Birch, Mountain paper birch, Kenai birch	Improves soil structure and attracts beneficial mycorrhizae.
Betula nigra River Birch, Black Birch, Red Birch, Water Birch, River Birch	Promotes biodiversity and attracts pollinators.
Carya ovata Hickory	Adds nutrients to the soil through leaf litter decomposition.