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Amelanchier asiatica
Korean juneberry
Deciduous tree
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The Amelanchier asiatica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Korean juneberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. canadensis japonica. Aronia asiatica.

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Latin Name:  Amelanchier asiatica
Common Name:  Korean juneberry
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Sieb.&Zucc.)Walp.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  8   Mature Width:  10
 
Habitat:  Hilly and mountainous regions[58].



Cultivation Notes:  Prefers a rich loamy soil in a sunny position or semi-shade[1, 200] but thrives in any soil, including chalk, so long as it is not too dry or water-logged[11, 200]. Plants succeed in quite shady positions but do not flower or fruit well there[K]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. All members of this genus have edible fruits and, whilst this is dry and uninteresting in some species, in many others it is sweet and juicy. Many of the species have potential for use in the garden as edible ornamentals. The main draw-back to this genus is that birds adore the fruit and will often completely strip a tree before it is fully ripe[K]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is closely allied to A. canadensis and A. laevis, and is also very similar to A. arborea[11]. The sub-species A. asiatica sinica C. Schneid. is found in China. It has smaller fruits than the type species[200]. Hybridizes freely with other members of this genus[200]. Grafting onto seedlings of A. lamarckii or Sorbus aucuparia is sometimes practised in order to avoid the potential problem of hybridizing[1].

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