Credit
Sharon A. Yiesla
Scientific Name
Amelanchier laevis
Last Review
Features
White flowers in spring before leaves emerge; smooth gray bark; autumn color is orange red.
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 used as small trees.
Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
15.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
25.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
15.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
25.00
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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88769
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31112
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30958
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
Uses
PlantID
345