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| Identification |
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Genus
Amelanchier
Species
obovalis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
coastal serviceberry
European juneberry
snowy mespilus
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S10367
Data source
GrUnFr p178;UnFruit pp55-64
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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
10'
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
USDA zones 03a-08b
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
Amelanchier obovalis can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best.
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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 a purple-black pome, about the size of a blueberry, and are covered with bloom. It has a sweet taste with a hint of almond flavor. Amelanchier obovalis is most often used in jam. In the distillery, Coastal serviceberry (sometimes called European juneberry and snowy mespilus) is made into wine. This plant is most often used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Buds
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
6'
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
Wine
Jam
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
a purple-black pome, about the size of a blueberry, and are covered with bloom
Flavor / texture
has a sweet taste with a hint of almond flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Amelanchier obovalis to produce fruit. Typical crop spacing is 6'. Harvesting usually occurs in June. Coastal serviceberry (in some places called European juneberry and snowy mespilus) can be propagated by seed or with buds. This plant probably originates from Southern Europe.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Amelanchier obovalis is a woody perennial. Coastal serviceberry (locally known in some parts as European juneberry and snowy mespilus) is deciduous in nature.
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