Amelanchier canadensis
Canadian Serviceberry
Canadian Serviceberry
Exposure
- Sun
- Partial shade
Rusticity
Bloom time
- April
- May
- White springtime flowers
- Small edible fruits
- Attracts birds
- Drought tolerant
- Native
Enrich your landscape with the captivating Serviceberry Shadblow (Amelanchier canadensis), a deciduous shrub or small tree that graces gardens with its delicate beauty and bountiful offerings.
Key Characteristics:
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Size: Typically grows 15-30 feet (4.5-9 meters) tall, perfectly complementing gardens of all sizes, adding a graceful touch to borders and beds.
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Foliage: Elliptic leaves emerge a vibrant green in spring, transforming into a fiery display of orange-red hues in autumn.
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Flowers: Showy clusters of white, star-shaped blossoms adorn the bare branches in early spring, attracting pollinators and adding a touch of elegance to the landscape.
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Fruit: Produces edible, sweet and tart berries that mature from red to purple in summer, providing a delightful treat for birds and humans alike.
An Easy-Care Delight:
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Hardy and adaptable, the American Shadblow thrives in a variety of soils, from dry to moist, and tolerates partial shade to full sun.
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Suits a variety of planting locations, including borders, foundations, and naturalized areas.
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Requires minimal maintenance, needing only regular watering, especially during dry periods, and light pruning to maintain its graceful shape.
A Multi-Season Spectacle:
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Spring: Admire the burst of countless white, star-shaped flowers adorning the bare branches, attracting pollinators and bringing a touch of elegance to your garden.
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Summer: Bask in the beauty of the unfolding tender green foliage, creating a haven of freshness and shade.
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Autumn: Immerse yourself in a symphony of vibrant colors as the foliage transforms into fiery shades of orange and red, offering a breathtaking display before gently dropping.
Plant details
Dimensions
Dimensions
Characteristics
Characteristics
Habit:
- Bushy
- Spreading
Flowering colours:
- White
Plant needs
Plant needs
Watering:
- Tolerates drought after implantation
Maintenance:
- Easy. Prune the regrowth at the base in the fall to keep it more tree-like. Otherwise prune after flowering.
Soil requirement:
- Well drained
- Fertile
Features
Features
Resistance:
- Drought
Attract:
- Birds
- Pollinators
Use:
- Open Ground
- Isolated
- Clumps
Attribute:
- Produces edibles berries
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