Emberger serviceberry
Will it grow where I live?
Emberger serviceberry is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
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Profile
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Habit
- Shrub
- Height
- 3 m
- Spread
- 2.5 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 30 years
- First yield
- after 3 years
- Hardiness
- zone 4–9
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Clay
- Soil moisture
- dry – very wet
- pH
- 6 – 8
Growing
Amelanchier embergeri prefers sunny to partially shaded locations with well-drained loamy to sandy or clay soils. It tolerates a range of soil pH from mildly acidic to mildly alkaline. Moderate watering is required, especially during establishment. Propagation is usually by seed or cuttings. Pruning is tolerated and recommended to maintain shape and health.
Propagation
Propagation is usually by seed or by cuttings.
Frequently asked questions
Emberger serviceberry: how big does it get?
Emberger serviceberry (Amelanchier embergeri) grows as a Shrub and reaches roughly 3 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 2.5 m. Growth is medium.
Emberger serviceberry: what site does it need?
Emberger serviceberry tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range dry – very wet. The pH may lie between 6 and 8.
Emberger serviceberry: is it hardy?
Emberger serviceberry is listed as hardy in zone 4–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Emberger serviceberry: will it grow in Central Europe?
Emberger serviceberry is hardy to zone 4 – that covers all of Central Europe and the British Isles, and every USDA zone from 4 upwards.
Emberger serviceberry: is it poisonous?
Individual parts of Emberger serviceberry are noted as mildly problematic — the plant does not count as poisonous. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone, only on a confident identification.
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