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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Albania, Algeria, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Lebanon-Syria, Montenegro, Morocco, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine

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Amelanchier ovalis clean seedAmelanchier ovalis

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Garden Serviceberry, Snowy Mespilus

In Stock: 0.881 lb (Total:1.016lb)

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Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

124,839

Quantity:

0.88 lb

Collected in:

France

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1835982

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native

Introduced

Amelanchier ovalis, known as Snowy Mespilus, is a standout among the Amelanchier species, boasting the largest flowers of the genus. This upright, deciduous shrub or small tree reaches heights and widths of 15-20 ft , making it a striking feature in any garden. In mid-spring, it bursts into a breathtaking display of slightly fragrant, white flowers, each about 1.5 inches across, attracting eager pollinators. As summer arrives, these blooms give way to small, red to dark purple berries. While the berries might not be a culinary delight for humans, they are a feast for birds. The plant's foliage begins as green with a delicate white down on the underside, maturing to dark green before transforming into a brilliant tapestry of orange, yellow, and red in the fall. Even in winter, its elegant growth habit and richly striated gray bark maintain the landscape's interest. Thriving in full sun to part shade, this low-maintenance plant is best in moist, well-drained soils. Snowy Mespilus suits naturalized gardens beautifully, offering a multi-season spectacle with minimal care. Native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, it makes a perfect specimen plant, hedge, or screen in home landscapes.