Amelanchier sanguinea Roundleaf serviceberry (Rosaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Amelanchier sanguinea
Roundleaf serviceberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Amelanchier sanguinea plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Maine to New Jersey, west to Minnesota and Iowa. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Roundleaf serviceberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Pyrus sanguinea.

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Latin Name:  Amelanchier sanguinea
Common Name:  Roundleaf serviceberry
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Pursh.)DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Open woods, rocky slopes and river banks on neutral to slightly calcareous soils[43].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a rich loamy soil in a sunny position or semi-shade[1, 200, but thrives in any soil that is not water-logged[11]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Tolerates dry soils[200]. 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]. Plants produce suckers and form thickets[200]. Hybridizes with A. stolonifera, A. laevis and A. bartramiana. 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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