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Amelanchier utahensis

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Amelanchier utahensis
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typedeciduous shrub or small tree

“It is a deciduous flowering plant that belongs to the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree” — Amelanchier Utahensis - Utah Serviceberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Lightfull sun

“Amelanchier utahensis plants require full sun exposure to grow well.” — Amelanchier Utahensis - Utah Serviceberry | 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 pH5.5–7.5

“The soil should have a neutral to slightly acidic pH range of 5.5 to 7.5.” — Amelanchier Utahensis - Utah Serviceberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Hardiness zones3 to 8

“Amelanchier utahensis, also known as Utah serviceberry or Utah amelanchier, can thrive in a wide range of hardiness zones, from 3 to 8.” — Amelanchier Utahensis - Utah Serviceberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Spacing60–120 in

“Space multiple plants at least 5 to 10 feet apart.” — Amelanchier Utahensis - Utah Serviceberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Height120 in

“The plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and wide.” — Amelanchier Utahensis - Utah Serviceberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

Propagationseed, vegetative propagation

“Amelanchier utahensis, commonly known as Utah serviceberry, is commonly propagated through seed and vegetative propagation methods.” — Amelanchier Utahensis - Utah Serviceberry | Plants, Gardening, Landscaping | Botanikks

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

“The berries are also a favorite traditional food for many Native American tribes, and they are used to make jelly, pies, and other sweet treats.” — Amelanchier Utahensis - Utah Serviceberry | 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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