Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rosaceae

Genus:

Amelanchier

Species:

Amelanchier parviflora var. libanotica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

300 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees, butterflies

Fall Color:

red, orange, yellow

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–120 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Germination can be erratic and spread over multiple weeks. Fresh seed germinates better than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI