Species: Amelanchier canadensis
(am-ell-lang'kee-er kan-ah-den'sis)
Shadblow Serviceberry
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Ornamental Characteristics
Tree < 30 feet, Shrub > 8 feet
6' - 20' (spread 10' - 20')
Deciduous
erect stems; suckering from base
native to coastal North America, north of Florida, found in bogs and swampy areas
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade
3b
Can tolerate acid to neutral soil (pH 5.0 to 7.4)
white flowers in early spring; edible globular berries; yellow fall color
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
possible problem with fireblight
Bare Root Transplanting
Moderately difficult
Other
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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