Snowy Mespilus

Amelanchier ovalis, Rosaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pygmy PeashrubCaragana pygmaea

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Altai HawthornCrataegus altaica

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Korshinsky's Pea-shrubCaragana korshinskii

Nitrogen Fixation

Red EscalloniaEscallonia macrantha

Pollinator Sharing

Prostrate BroomChamaecytisus supinus

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Korean BarberryBerberis koreana

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Cornelian Cherry DogwoodCornus officinalis

Both Rosaceae-adjacent species share common pests including scale insects and aphids

Tatarian HoneysuckleLonicera tatarica

Invasive honeysuckle can outcompete native serviceberry through rapid growth and shade creation

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionWildlife CorridorSlope StabilizationCoppicing

Edible Parts

Berries

Common Questions

What zones does Snowy Mespilus grow in?

Snowy Mespilus grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Snowy Mespilus?

Good companions for Snowy Mespilus include Pygmy Peashrub, Altai Hawthorn, Korshinsky's Pea-shrub, Red Escallonia, Prostrate Broom.

Design guilds with Snowy Mespilus and see companion relationships visually.

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