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Amelanchier humilis is a deciduous shrub that is native to North America. It is also known as the low shadbush or low serviceberry. It is a member of the rose family and can grow in a variety of habitats, including rocky outcrops and moist meadows.
Amelanchier humilis typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet and has a spread of 4-6 feet.
It has small, white flowers that attract bees in the spring. Its red berries are eaten by birds.
The fruit is a pome that is very dark, almost black. It is edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. The fruit has a sweet taste, with slight apple flavor.
Amelanchier humilis is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It flowers in April, and the seeds ripen from June to July.
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Also called American Cranberry. White flowers bloom in late May. Fruit is a scarlet-red, eaten by birds in late winter. Does well in good garden soil with full sun to light shade but is not drought-tolerant. Prefers consistent moisture. Attracts birds and butterflies. Deer resistant.
Nut is edible and attractive to wildlife. Likes at least half day of sun and good garden soil. A harbinger of spring when male catkins elongate 2-3 inches and release puffs of pollen. Excellent red, yellow, and orange fall color. Better chance of producing nuts if you have 3-5 plants. Best grown in moist, well-drained soil.
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