Amelanchier asiatica Korean juneberry (Rosaceae) Deciduous tree

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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].

Edible Uses: Edible fruit, raw or cooked[3, 105, 177]. Of good quality[183], the fruit is sweet and juicy, contains a few small seeds at the centre and has a hint of apple in the flavour[K]. The fruit is rich in iron and copper[226].

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