Amelanchier spicata
Low serviceberry
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Amelanchier spicata.
Plant photos
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A leafy Amelanchier spicata growing beside a pond.
Stefan.lefnaer / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Flowers and emerging leaves of Amelanchier spicata.
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Common names
3 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Low serviceberry
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Dwerg krentenboompje
- French
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- Amélanchier à épis
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Kew treats this name as an artificial hybrid. Historical misapplications of the name refer to other plants.
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Fruit
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
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
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.
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Native Plant Trust; Go Botany
Amelanchier spicata — Go Botany
Supports: Foliage
Relevant sections
- Foliage: Leaf duration
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