Low Serviceberry

Amelanchier humilis, Rosaceae

Zones

2–6

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatDynamic Accumulator

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

boulder raspberryRubus deliciosus

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Beach StrawberryFragaria chiloensis

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Roundleaf BuffaloberryShepherdia rotundifolia

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Northern GooseberryRibes oxyacanthoides

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Dwarf BilberryVaccinium caespitosum

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Russian MilkvetchAstragalus falcatus

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Alpine BlueberryVaccinium gaultherioides

Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Dwarf ServiceberryAmelanchier pumila

Two dwarf serviceberry species with similar growth habits and resource requirements create competitive pressure

Uses

Functions

Berry ProductionEarly Spring FlowersWildlife FoodErosion Control

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Stomach AilmentsAstringent

Common Questions

What zones does Low Serviceberry grow in?

Low Serviceberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Low Serviceberry?

Good companions for Low Serviceberry include boulder raspberry, Beach Strawberry, Roundleaf Buffaloberry, Northern Gooseberry, Dwarf Bilberry.

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