running serviceberry

How to Grow and Care for running serviceberry

running serviceberry · Amelanchier stolonifera

Thrives in moist, well-drained, preferably neutral or acidic soil; will grow in sun or partial shade but autumn colour will be brightest in full sun

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing running serviceberry

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Thrives in moist, well-drained, preferably neutral or acidic soil; will grow in sun or partial shade but autumn colour will be brightest in full sun

How to Water running serviceberry?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for running serviceberry?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for running serviceberry?

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What Soil Is Best for running serviceberry?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for running serviceberry?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize running serviceberry?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune running serviceberry?

Remove suckers as necessary to control spread

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How to Propagate running serviceberry?

Propagate by seed, by semi-hardwood cuttings or by removing offsets

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How to Transplant running serviceberry?

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How to Care for running serviceberry in Winter?

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How to Plant running serviceberry?

Thrives in moist, well-drained, preferably neutral or acidic soil; will grow in sun or partial shade but autumn colour will be brightest in full sun

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How to Repot running serviceberry?

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How to Harvest running serviceberry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of running serviceberry

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

More General Info About running serviceberry

Attributes of running serviceberry

Plant typeShrubs
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitSuckering
OriginEastern North America

Scientific Classification

Species
Amelanchier stolonifera
Genus
Amelanchier
Family
Rosaceae
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