Amelanchier × spicata (Amelanchier spicata)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Amelanchier spicata is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Sweet and juicy. — Edible fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is rich in iron and copper.; It is rather small, about 8mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry rocky places. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)