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Amelanchier humilis

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Amelanchier humilis
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Fact sheet

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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

Waterdeeply once a week during the first year, fairly drought tolerant once established

from Amelanchier · “During the first year after planting, water deeply once a week, especially during dry spells. Once established, serviceberry trees and shrubs are fairly drought” — Serviceberry: How to Grow & Care for Amelanchier | Garden Design

Hardiness zones4 to 8

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

Height180–300 in

from Amelanchier · “The various species of Amelanchier grow to 0.2–20 metres (1⁄2–65+1⁄2 feet)” — Amelanchier - Wikipedia

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

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

Keep away fromcottontail rabbit

from Amelanchier · “Amelanchier has some other problems: Cottontail Rabbit” — Amelanchier (Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon, Serviceberry, Shadblow, Shadbush, Su

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