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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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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.
White corymbs bloom in June and July. Best grown in medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade. Flowers make lovely dried arrangements. Will require watering during dry weather.
A beautiful smaller plant that is slower growing with glossy green leaves. Does not tollerate drought. White Flowers.
Very durable large shrub. Features pink or white, five-petaled flowers in late spring. Flowers give way to drooping clusters of reddish fruit. Exfoliating bark exposes cinnamon brown inner bark for winter interest. Great in shrub borders. Full to half-day sun; dry to medium moisture. Attractive to waterfowl and bees.