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Amelanchier spicata

Low serviceberry

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Common names

3 names · 3 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Low serviceberry
Other languages (2)
Dutch
  • Dwerg krentenboompje
French
  • Amélanchier à épis
Sources & name notes

Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

General information

Scientific name: Amelanchier spicata
Taxonomic placement (Kew): Amelanchier × spicata View name reference ↗

Kew treats this name as an artificial hybrid. Historical misapplications of the name refer to other plants.

Sources [1]
Botanical family: Rosaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Amelanchier (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Low serviceberry

Plant characteristics

Layer: Fruit tree, Shrub
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Growth rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous

Leaf retention described in the New England flora.

Sources [2]

Growing conditions

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

Uses

Edible parts:
Fruit
Edibility rating:
(3)
Medicinal rating:
(0)
Functions:
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

Harvest starts: 15/06
Harvest ends: 15/08

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

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  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Amelanchier spicata Decne., name ID 2941303, row 259991; Amelanchier × spicata (Lam.) K.Koch, name ID 2941302, row 1432885
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 1432821; name ID 2941205; Amelanchier Medik.. Family column.

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. Native Plant Trust; Go Botany Amelanchier spicata — Go Botany
    Supports: Foliage
    Relevant sections
    • Foliage: Leaf duration

    Source checked on .