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Amelanchier bartramiana

Species

Also called oblong-fruited serviceberry, oblongfruit serviceberry

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Amelanchier bartramiana
Photo: M.S. del, J.N.Fitch , lith. · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Typeshrub

“Deciduous shrub with white spring flowers” — Amelanchier bartramiana (Bartram's Serviceberry) - Care Guide & Best Prices | PlantsPicker

Lightfull sun or partial shade

from Amelanchier · “Most species require full sun or partial shade” — Amelanchier (Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon, Serviceberry, Shadblow, Shadbush, Su

WaterRegular watering during establishment; drought tolerant once mature. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy.

“Regular watering during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.” — Amelanchier bartramiana (Bartram's Serviceberry) - Care Guide & Best Prices | PlantsPicker

Hardiness zones4 to 8

from Amelanchier · “USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8” — 9 Types of Serviceberry Trees and Shrubs for Your Yard

Spacing180 in

from Amelanchier · “space plants at least 15 feet apart” — Serviceberry: How to Grow & Care for Amelanchier | Garden Design

Height96 in

“reaching heights of 0.5–2.5 m (1.5–8 ft)” — Amelanchier bartramiana — Grokipedia

Propagationseed, cuttings

from Amelanchier · “Propagate through cuttings at the end of summer.” — Amelanchier - planting, pruning, and advice on caring for it

Transplantearly spring or early fall

from Amelanchier · “When to plant: The optimal time to plant serviceberry is in early spring so it has time to establish roots before the heat of summer arrives. Otherwise, wait until early fall, when the temperatures are cooler and the soil is still warm enough for good root growth.” — Serviceberry: How to Grow & Care for Amelanchier | Garden Design

Ready whenberries ripen in early summer and are excellent fresh or in pies.

from Amelanchier · “Berries ripen in early summer and are excellent fresh or in pies.” — Serviceberries Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone

Edible partsberries

“edible berries, and vibrant fall foliage” — Amelanchier bartramiana (Bartram's Serviceberry) - Care Guide & Best Prices | PlantsPicker

Pestsmealybugs

from Amelanchier · “Amelanchier has some common insect problems: Mealybugs” — Amelanchier (Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon, Serviceberry, Shadblow, Shadbush, Su

Diseasesfire blight, fungal leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew

from Amelanchier · “Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Fire blight and fungal leaf spot may affect the plant’s overall health.” — Amelanchier (Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon, Serviceberry, Shadblow, Shadbush, Su

Companionsbalsam fir (abies balsamea), red spruce (picea rubens)

“in association with species like balsam fir (Abies balsamea), red spruce (Picea rubens), and highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)” — Amelanchier bartramiana — Grokipedia

Keep away froma. laevis

“hybridizes with A. laevis” — Amelanchier bartramiana — Grokipedia

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