ALDER-LEAFED BARKBERRY. Amelanchier alnifolia (Rosaceae Family).

 GROWING BARKBERRY

 The greatest advantage of the baskberry is its high frost resistance and early ripening of its fruit. The first fruits ripen in late June. The plant produces its first harvest in the third year after planting and continues to bear fruit annually for 40-50 years. It reaches full productivity at 6-8 years of age. It is easy to care for—it grows well and thrives in almost any soil and is highly resistant to diseases and pests.

ALDER-LEAFED BARKBERRY.
Amelanchier alnifolia
(Rosaceae Family).

 GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION

 Cultivated varieties of baskberry are descended from the wild form, Amelanchier alnifolia. This genus comprises approximately 25 species, characterized by great diversity and reaching heights from 0.5 m to 15 m. Wild amelanchier grows in the northeastern United States and southwestern Canada. Due to similar climatic conditions, the plant has adapted particularly well to Poland. It can withstand winter temperatures down to -40°C, and the flowers tolerate spring frosts down to -5-7°C.

Irga. Plant.

 A genus of plants in the rose family, a deciduous shrub or small tree.

 The word "irga" is attributed to originate from Mongolian languages ​​meaning "a shrub with very hard wood".

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Irga. Plant.

 Irga species grow in the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere: in North America, North Africa, Central and Southern Europe, the Caucasus, Crimea and Japan.

 Irga fruits are eaten fresh, processed into jam, pastilles, jelly, wine. In medicine, irga fruits are used to treat hypo- and avitaminosis, as well as to normalize sleep and strengthen the body.