Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Amelanchier canadensis
Last Review
Features
White flowers in spring before leaves emerge; smooth gray bark; autumn color is yellow mixed with a little orange.
Culture
Full sun to shade; moist, well-drained soil; prefers slightly acid soil.
Notes
Serviceberries are often used as large shrubs, but most species can grow larger than expected and can be uses as small trees.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
10.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
20.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
10.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
20.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form
Multi-stemmed; suckers to form a colony; overall, has an oval to rounded shape.
Native Regions, Text
United States (and Illinois)
Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Images
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Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
PlantID
344