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Amelanchier ovalis Snowy mespilus Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Amelanchier ovalis plant species is found in C. and S. Europe It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Snowy mespilus. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. rotundifolia. (Lam.)Dum-Cours. A. vulgaris. Crataegus rotundifolia. Mespilus amelanchier. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Amelanchier ovalis Common Name: Snowy mespilus Family: Rosaceae Author: Medik. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 5 Mature Width: Habitat: Rocky places and stony woods[45], mainly on limestone[50, 184].
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. Fairly lime tolerant[200].
Hardy to about -20°c[184].
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[74].
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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