Amelanchier humilis
Common name: Low Shadblow
Amelanchiers are know as midsize shrubs to small trees with lovely white, spring flowers and copious amounts of sweet friut. A. humilis is all of this but much smaller. Usually only reaching 3 feet with a tendincy to spread low along the ground, this small shrub can be quite the gem in high canopy shade to nearly full sun. Birds and pollintators do tend to visit with some frequency. However, it requires careful consideration when it comes to soils. Sandy, gravelly loam, ravines and/or sharp drained, rich soils are a must for Illinois use. We would not recomend this plant to the casual collector away from the lake unless there are special circumstances that would suit the plant.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrubs
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Requires Protected Site
Habitat
Floodplain, Woodlands
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Low branched, Rhizomatous/stoloniferous
Growth rate
Slow
Flower color
White
Fall color
Orange Red
Size
- Mature height
- 3 Feet
- Mature width
- 3 Feet
- Max height
- 4 Feet
- Max width
- 4 Feet
Additional information
Loved by birds Pollinator hot spot Edible fruit
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