snowy mespilus

How to Grow and Care for snowy mespilus

snowy mespilus · Amelanchier ovalis
Also known as: common amelanchier; medlar bush; oval-leaved amelanchier; glandular thorn

Grows best in a moist, acidic or neutral, well-drained soil but will tolerate a lime soil

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing snowy mespilus

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grows best in a moist, acidic or neutral, well-drained soil but will tolerate a lime soil

How to Water snowy mespilus?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for snowy mespilus?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for snowy mespilus?

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What Soil Is Best for snowy mespilus?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for snowy mespilus?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize snowy mespilus?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune snowy mespilus?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate snowy mespilus?

Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant snowy mespilus?

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How to Care for snowy mespilus in Winter?

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How to Plant snowy mespilus?

Grows best in a moist, acidic or neutral, well-drained soil but will tolerate a lime soil

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How to Repot snowy mespilus?

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How to Harvest snowy mespilus?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight and honey fungus

Pests

Generally trouble free

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The Toxicity of snowy mespilus

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of snowy mespilus

Plant typeShrubs · Trees
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
OriginEurope, Northern Africa, Southwestern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Amelanchier ovalis
Genus
Amelanchier
Family
Rosaceae
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