Amelanchier lamarckii
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Amelanchier lamarckii
Also known as:
Apple Serviceberry
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
6.00 m
Width:
4.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3
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
Fruit: can be eaten both raw and cooked. It has a sweet and juicy flavor reminiscent of apples. You can consume large quantities of it, and it is a good source of iron and copper. You can also dry the fruit. The diameter of the fruit is approximately 10 mm.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/06
End of Harvest:
15/08
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Provides shade and helps maintain soil moisture. |
|
Zanthoxylum piperitum Szechuanpepper, Japanese Pepper, Sansho |
Attracts beneficial insects that can help with pest control. |
|
Cephalotaxus fortunei Chinese Plum Yew |
Adds ground cover, preventing weeds and retaining soil moisture. |
|
Symphoricarpos albus Snowberry |
Provides food for wildlife and helps in establishing a diverse ecosystem. |
|
Ulex europaeus Gorse |
Acts as a natural fence, providing protection against animals. |