Emberger serviceberry
Amelanchier embergeri
Shrub3×2.5 mzone 4–9partial shade
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
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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.
⚠️ Hazards
Toxicity: slightly toxic
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