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| Identification |
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Genus
Amelanchier
Species
asiatica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Korean juneberry
Chinese service berry
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S5182
Data source
GrUnFr p180;Frgnt p117
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
40'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
The flowers of Amelanchier asiatica have a faintly sweet aroma.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are blue-black in color. Amelanchier asiatica is most frequently used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
delicately fragrant
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Faint
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Buds
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Jun 01 - Jun 30
Frost tolerance
Hardy
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
blue-black in color
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Amelanchier asiatica is self fertile. Crops can be harvested throughout June. Korean juneberry (in some places called Chinese service berry) is often propagated by seed or with buds. This plant may have originated from Korea, Japan and Manchuria.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Amelanchier asiatica is a woody perennial. Korean juneberry (locally known in some parts as Chinese service berry) is deciduous in nature.
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