Amelanchier stolonifera
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Amelanchier stolonifera

running serviceberry
Quebec berry
juneberry

  family rosaceae 
  genus amelanchier 

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Identification
Genus  Amelanchier Species  stolonifera Variety  Cultivar  Common names  running serviceberry   Quebec berry   juneberry Family  ROSACEAE Specimen number  S10365 Data source  GrUnFr p178;UnFruit pp55-64
 
Life cycle
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  3' - 5' Overall spread   
 
Climate
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
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Amelanchier stolonifera 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.
 
Special qualities
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   
 
Adverse factors
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   
 
Herbal medicine
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 stolonifera is most often used in sweets. Running serviceberry (sometimes called juneberry and Quebec berry) is most often used fresh.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Suckers 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 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Fresh   Sweets 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
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Amelanchier stolonifera is self fertile. Provide 6' spacing when grown in quantity. Crops can be harvested throughout June. Propagation of Running serviceberry (in some places called juneberry and Quebec berry) can be achieved using a sucker. This plant is considered to have originated from Eastern North America.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Amelanchier stolonifera is a woody perennial. Running serviceberry (locally known in some parts as juneberry and Quebec berry) is deciduous in nature.

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