Coville's Serviceberry
Amelanchier utahensis
Also known as: Utah serviceberry
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Genus:
- Amelanchier
- Species:
- Amelanchier utahensis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Reported Fauna Sightings
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- thrives in mountainous and arid regions
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are placed in cold moist stratification for 45 days or naturally stratified by planting them in the fall in a thin layer of sand on mulched field beds. Some species may benefit from a rigorous imbibition treatment and/or leaching of germination inhibitors.
Establishment: Seeds are wild collected during fall months and are kept separated according to site, elevation and source. Mature fruit is a blue fleshy berry containing several seeds. Pre-soaking or wet tumbling results in mucilaginous mass that makes sowing difficult. Thinning of seedlings down to one per container occurs during this phase, usually when the seedlings are 2 to 4 cm tall. Seedling growth is rapid during the establishment phase.
Source: npn.rngr.net