Amelanchier ovalis
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Amelanchier ovalis, is a compact deciduous shrub or small tree” — How to Care for Snowy Mespilus (Amelanchier ovalis)
from Amelanchier · “Days to harvest 730–1095” — Serviceberries Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone
from Amelanchier · “Most species require full sun or partial shade” — Amelanchier (Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon, Serviceberry, Shadblow, Shadbush, Su
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 pH Slightly acidic (6.5–7.0), Neutral (7.0)” — How to Care for Snowy Mespilus (Amelanchier ovalis)
“Hardiness Zone 4–8” — How to Care for Snowy Mespilus (Amelanchier ovalis)
from Amelanchier · “space plants at least 15 feet apart” — Serviceberry: How to Grow & Care for Amelanchier | Garden Design
“The various species of Amelanchier grow to 0.2–20 metres (1⁄2–65+1⁄2 feet)” — Amelanchier - Wikipedia
from Amelanchier · “Propagate through cuttings at the end of summer.” — Amelanchier - planting, pruning, and advice on caring for it
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
“The fruit is a berrylike pome, red to purple to nearly black at maturity, 5–15 mm (1⁄4–5⁄8 in) in diameter” — Amelanchier - Wikipedia
“The berries are commonly consumed by wildlife. They are both edible raw to humans and used to make baked goods.” — Amelanchier - Wikipedia
from Amelanchier · “Amelanchier has some common insect problems: Mealybugs” — Amelanchier (Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon, Serviceberry, Shadblow, Shadbush, Su
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
from Amelanchier · “Amelanchier has some other problems: Cottontail Rabbit” — Amelanchier (Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon, Serviceberry, Shadblow, Shadbush, Su
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Amelanchier ovalis
- Fact sheet: 10 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian