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Amelanchier canadensis
Shadblow Serviceberry
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Native
- Small white flowers late April
- Oval-shaped plant
- Shiny black fruit matures late summer
- Great fall color and winter bark
Cold Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Native
Salt Tolerant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers full sun to partial shade and rich, moist, well-drained soil. Plants are likely to put out root suckers and can be removed or left for a more shrubby growth habit. Some species are more salt tolerant than others.
Height: 25-30 ft
Spread: 15-20 ft
Price Level 1: $59.99~#3
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Naturalizing
- Drought Tolerant
- Salt Tolerant
- Cold Tolerant
- Native
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Summer
- Winter
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Amelanchier
Common Name: Serviceberry
Small deciduous tree or shrub with oval or ellipticall leaves with finely toothed margins. Showy, white flowers bloom in spring followed by reddish-purple pome fruits. Yellow to red fall color. Great for naturalizing, as a border or in small groupings.