Amelanchier alnifolia |
Native Region: northwestern North America
Zone Range: 4-5
Preferred Climate: temperate
Harvest Date: Sunday 19 July, 2009
Seed count: 25-30
Description:
This deciduous, suckering shrub has oval leaves that turn bright red or yellow in autumn. Bears pure white flowers in racemes up to 3 inches long in late spring, followed by small purple-black fruit. Height and spread 12 feet.
Cultivation:
Keep seed refrigerated until ready to sow. Sow seed in a seedbed as soon as ripe. Grow in acidic, fertile, moist yet well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
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