Canadian Serviceberry

Amelanchier Canadensis

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Overview

Amelanchier canadensis, commonly called the Canadian Serviceberry, is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub growing 6-20 ft tall. It features white, star-shaped spring blossoms, edible June berries, and striking fall foliage. Boasting adaptability, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates various soil types. This low-maintenance native adds year-round interest, making it an excellent choice for naturalized or formal landscapes. Zones: 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–8

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — commonly called the Canadian Serviceberry

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 15–30 Ft.
Mature width: 15–30 Ft.

Classification

Family: Rosaceae

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Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — It requires minimal maintenance once established and is largely disease and pest-resistant; it typically

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — yet aesthetically charming, image 50

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — shrub / tree for full or half; addition to their outdoor spaces

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — addition to their outdoor spaces; it features white, star-shaped spring blossoms, edible June berries, and

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — commonly called the Canadian Serviceberry; boasting adaptability, it thrives in full sun to, image 55

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — white flowers in the garden; canadensis are elliptical with fine-toothed margins

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — shrub / tree with white blooms; the berries are a favorite of birds and can be harvested for jams

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — making it an excellent choice for naturalized or formal landscapes; the foliage undergoes a, image 60

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — commonly referred to as the Canadian Serviceberry or Shadblow Serviceberry; canadensis prefers, image 61

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — Boasting adaptability, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates various soil types, image 58

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — multi-stemmed shrub growing 6-20 ft tall; downy texture and a bronze tint before maturing to a, image 56

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — It features white, star-shaped spring blossoms, edible June berries, and striking fall foliage; or, image 57

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — This low-maintenance native adds year-round interest, image 59

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — attracting pollinators and providing an early source of nectar, image 68

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — the foliage undergoes a striking transformation into vibrant shades of yellow to red; shrub / tree, image 66

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — white flowers that dangle in clusters; commonly referred to as the Canadian Serviceberry or, image 67

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — canadensis are elliptical with fine-toothed margins; white flowers that dangle in clusters, image 64

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — multi-stemmed shrub that gracefully enhances any landscape with its diverse seasonal interests, image 62

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — It typically reaches a mature height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread; making it an, image 63

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — downy texture and a bronze tint before maturing to a medium green in summer; it is hardy in USDA, image 65

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — or simply enjoyed fresh.<br><br>For optimal growth; these blooms give way to edible, image 72

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — The berries are a favorite of birds and can be harvested for jams; multi-stemmed shrub that, image 71

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — canadensis prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade conditions; adding to, image 73

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — purple-black berries about 1/4 to 3/8 inches in diameter; commonly called the Canadian Serviceberry, image 70

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