Amelanchier asiatica (Korean Juneberry)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Amelanchier |
| Species | asiatica |
| Synonyms | Ameanchier canadensis japonica. Aronia asiatica. |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | China, Japan, Korea. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Fruit can be eaten raw or cooked and is high in iron and copper. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 |
| Height | 8m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| Notable Specimens | Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England. |
| 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. |
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