Amelanchier spicata
Thicket Shadbush
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Thicket Shadbush (Amelanchier spicata) - Description
Amelanchier spicata, also referred to as the thicket shadbush, low juneberry, dwarf serviceberry, or low serviceberry (historically also called "pigeon berry"), is a species of serviceberry that has edible fruit, which are really pomes. They can be eaten raw or cooked. Amelanchier spicata has clusters of small white flowers that bloom in spring.
Thicket Shadbush (Amelanchier spicata) - Blooming
Flowers in the early spring. Generally, the flowers are white, but may can be striped with pink. Followed by spherical, purple to maroon fruits that are often sweet and attract birds. The fruits are edible and ripen in summer.
Thicket Shadbush (Amelanchier spicata) - Growth
Deciduous trees and shrubs, often suckering. Does best in full sun. Some species can reach 65 ft. tall. Grow Amelanchier in a shrub border or edge of a woodland garden. Also makes a nice ornamental plant.
Thicket Shadbush (Amelanchier spicata) - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow in a seedbed once the seeds ripen. Species hybridize often. Can also propagate from greenwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Remove suckers in winter.
Thicket Shadbush (Amelanchier spicata) - Pest
Prone to fungal leaf spots, fire blight, cankers, and dieback. Rust and powdery mildew may occur.
Thicket Shadbush (Amelanchier spicata) - Interesting facts
Some plants in the genus Amelanchier are commonly known as Shadbushes.They are named after the shad (a local river herring). According to tradtion Shadbushes bloom in early spring "when the shad run".The fruit are very colorful and are especially attractive to birds.
Thicket Shadbush (Amelanchier spicata) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in moist, but well-drained soil that is acidic and fertile. A. asiatica and A. alnifolia bear alkaline soil.
