Plant Details

Amelanchier laevis

Allegheny serviceberry,

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General Information

Scientific name: Amelanchier laevis
Also known as: Allegheny serviceberry,

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree, Shrub
Size: Small
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:
Acidic Neutral
Light:
Partial shade, Full 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