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Amelanchier asiatica
Korean Juneberry
Origin: China, Japan, Korea.
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Amelanchier |
| Species |
| asiatica |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (deciduous) |
| Synonyms |
| Ameanchier canadensis japonica. Aronia asiatica. |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -29 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -20 |
| Height |
| 8m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| Hilly and mountainous regions and streamside slopes. Mixed forests at elevations between 1000 - 2000 m. Sunny edge and dappled shade conditions preferred. |
| Flower Description |
| Hermaphroditic. Pollinated by bees. |
| Fruit Description |
| Seeds ripen from July to August. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Fruit can be eaten raw or cooked and is high in iron and copper. |
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