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Amelanchier basalticola Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Amelanchier basalticola plant species is found in Northwestern N. America - Washington. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. alnifolia pumila. (Nutt.)Nels. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Amelanchier basalticola Family: Rosaceae Author: Piper. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 3 Mature Width: 3 Habitat: Open woods, canyons and hillsides, from near sea level to the sub-alpine zone[60].
Cultivation Notes: Prefers a rich loamy soil in a sunny position or semi-shade[1, 200] but thrives in any soil that is not too dry or water-logged[11]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Prefers an acid or neutral soil.
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].
There is much difference of opinion in the naming of members of this genus, with many botanists viewing this species as no more than a form of A. alnifolia[60]. It hybridizes freely with other members of the 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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