Amelanchier humilis
More About Amelanchier humilis
- White flowers are held in erect clusters
- Oval to rounded green foliage
- Brilliant yellow to red foliage in the fall
- Dark blue-black edible fruit attracts birds
- Fruit, ripening July and August, can be eaten raw or cooked
- Bloom Time: Spring
Interesting Notes:
Native to Ontario. Hybridizes naturally with other native amelanchier.
Height:
150-175 cmSpread:
250-300 cmColour:
WhiteLow Shadbush Growing and Maintenance Tips
Growing best in a somewhat moist soil, this amelanchier can tolerate a range of soil types and conditions. Tends to sucker, and unless controlled, it will form a colony.
Amelanchier humilis Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Birds
Edible
Native to Ontario
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedMoist to Average
Moist to Wet Soils
Average to Dry Soils
Growth Rate
MediumAttributes
FruitSeed
Berries
Deciduous
Fall Color
Flowering Time
SpringHabit
SpreadingMulti-stem/Clump form
Foliage Color
GreenLandscape uses
NaturalizingSpecimen
Woodland/woods edge
