Plant Details

Amelanchier spicata

Low serviceberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Amelanchier spicata
Also known as: Low serviceberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Fruit tree, Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 2.00 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

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