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Low serviceberry, Amelanchier humilis, is a low-growing shrub native to the central and northeastern United States and parts of Canada, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Manitoba, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio… Low serviceberry (Latin: Amelanchier humilis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Low serviceberry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Low serviceberry is a member native to ILL, INI, IOW, KAN, MAN, and MRY. Low serviceberry thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Low serviceberry grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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