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Amelanchier obovalis

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Also called coastal plain serviceberry, coastal serviceberry

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Amelanchier obovalis
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typeshrub, tree

from Amelanchier · “Serviceberries (saskatoons) are attractive native shrubs or small trees” — Serviceberries Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone

Lightfull sun to partial shade

“Light Conditions: Amelanchier obovalis grows best in full sun to partial shade” — Amelanchier Obovalis - Southern Juneberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

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

Soil pH5.25–7.25

“Soil Requirements: Amelanchier obovalis prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soils with a pH level between 5.5 and 7.5” — Amelanchier Obovalis - Southern Juneberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Hardiness zones4 to 8

“Amelanchier obovalis is frost tolerant, and is best grown in zones 4 to 8” — Amelanchier Obovalis - Southern Juneberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Spacing180 in

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

Height96 in

“Serviceberry is a medium-sized shrub that typically grows up to 10 feet tall” — Amelanchier Obovalis - Southern Juneberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

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 whenblue-purple

“ripening to a blue-purple” — Coastal serviceberry: complete guide | GardenWorld

Edible partsberries

“The plant bears edible berries that are blue-black, juicy, and have a sweet taste” — Amelanchier Obovalis - Southern Juneberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

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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