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Amelanchier confusa Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Amelanchier confusa plant species is found in Europe - S. Sweden. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Amelanchier confusa Family: Rosaceae Author: N. Hylander. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 3 Mature Width: 3 Habitat: This species is only known from plants naturalised in Sweden, its origin is uncertain[11, 200].
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].
A suckering plant, the suckers are formed very close to the original stem so the plant forms a gradually expanding clump[K].
Plants growing at Hilliers Arboretum in Hampshire were 4 metres tall in early April 1999, they were suckering quite freely in a tight clump and flowering very freely[K].
This species is closely related to A. laevis[11].
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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