Amelanchier spicata
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Amelanchier spicata
Also known as:
Low serviceberry
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Fruit tree, Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
2.00 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
The fruit is edible, both raw and cooked, and has a sweet and juicy flavor. Furthermore, the fruit is rich in iron and copper. It is quite small, with a diameter of about 8 mm.
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 |
Encourages pollinators, leading to better fruit set. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Provides shade and reduces competition for resources. |
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Attracts beneficial insects and provides habitat for wildlife. |
|
Eriobotrya japonica Loquat |
Enhances biodiversity and soil health with different root structures. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Provides additional fruits and attracts pollinators. |