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| Identification |
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Genus
Amelanchier
Species
canadensis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
juneberry
shad berry
thicket serviceberry
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S10370
Data source
GrUnFr p177;UnFruit pp55-64
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
20' - 30'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-08b
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Amelanchier canadensis can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are 1/4 inch round blueberry-sized pomes, dark purple-red, covered with bloom. It has a tasty, sweet, juicy flesh with a hint of almond flavor. Amelanchier canadensis is typically used in sweets. Thicket serviceberry (sometimes called juneberry and shad berry) is most often used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Buds
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Orchard
Crop spacing
8'
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Jun 01 - Jun 30
Frost tolerance
Hardy
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Sweets
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
1/4 inch round blueberry-sized pomes, dark purple-red, covered with bloom
Flavor / texture
has a tasty, sweet, juicy flesh with a hint of almond flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Amelanchier canadensis to produce fruit. Provide 8' spacing when grown in quantity. Harvesting usually occurs in June. Thicket serviceberry (in some places called juneberry and shad berry) can be propagated by seed or with buds. This plant probably originates from Eastern and Central North America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Amelanchier canadensis is a woody perennial. Thicket serviceberry (locally known in some parts as juneberry and shad berry) is deciduous in nature.
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