Foliage of Amelanchier canadensis (Serviceberry) Unity Grown

Amelanchier canadensis (Serviceberry) Unity Grown

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Amelanchier canadensis, commonly called serviceberry or Canadian serviceberry, is a native, deciduous, large shrub or small tree which typically grows to 15-25' tall across much of Northeastern North America. Typically found in forest understory environments, serviceberry features showy, lightly fragrant, white flowers in drooping clusters which appear in March and April before full leaf set. In late spring and early fall, flowers turn to small, green berries which deepen to red and finally mature to red-purple or purple-black. Berries are highly sought after by small mammals and birds, but if the critters don't get to them first, they're also very tasty for humans too, with a flavor described as blueberry mixed with blackberry.

Amelanchier canadensis has wide tolerance of both light and soil conditions, even tolerating some salt content. Since serviceberry can tolerate such a wide range of conditions, it is a valuable addition to a variety of home garden environments as a fruit specimen tree or hedge plant, but also for restoration projects, pollinator gardens, and naturalizing in a variety of locations.

Native to Maryland, Native to U.S., and Straight Species
Mature Tree Height: Medium: 15 to 30 feet
Deciduous
Sun to Shade-Wide Tolerance
Soil Moisture: Medium to Wet and Well-drained
Soil Type: Wide Tolerance
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Color: White
Foliage Color: Green
Features: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Berries, Fragrant, Fruit, Host Plant for Butterflies or Moths, Keystone Plant, and Fall Color
Tolerances: Deer Tolerant, Black Walnut Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Shade Tolerant, and Salt Tolerant
Garden Type: Pollinator Garden, Meadow, Rain Garden, Woodland Garden, Wetland Restoration, and Specimen Tree

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