We just discovered we have a small Amelanchier in our backyard at the edge of the woodlands.
Missouri has three native Amelanchiers. A. aborea, A. canadensis A. laevis
Is there anyway of determining which Amelanchier this shrub is.?
Should it be pruned?
We are very pleased to have this shrub show up in our backyard!
Amelanchier ID
Read up on what the variations are between those species, and then look for those observable traits on your plant.
Without seeing your plant, it would be difficult to suggest pruning or not.
As a general rule, if you are happy with having a natural/naturalized plant, then leave it alone to grow.
You may wish to plant another seedling to achieve enhanced cross-pollination and thus heavier fruiting on your plant(s).
Do different amelanchier species cross pollinate each other?
I believe that they can and do, provided they have overlapping bloom times and cooperative pollinators on task.
Amelanchier × grandiflora is one product of such interbreeding - from Amelanchier arborea × Amelanchier laevis.
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