Plant Details

Amelanchier bartramiana

Oblongfruit serviceberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Amelanchier bartramiana
Also known as: Oblongfruit serviceberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree, Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 3.00 m
Width: 2.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Fruit
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
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