Species: Amelanchier spp.
(am-ell-lang'kee-er)
Serviceberry; Shadblow
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
Cultivars
A particularly diverse genus with many confusingly similar species. Both shrub and tree forms exist and multi-stem or single stem varieties are available. All species produce edible fruits, however some are more palatable/productive than others. A. alnifolia is a shrub form species with cultivars that are particularly cold hardy (generally to Zone 2 or 3).
'Autumn Brilliance', 'Ballerina', 'Cole's Select', 'Cumulus', 'La Paloma', 'Majestic', 'Martin', 'Northline', 'Prince William', 'Princess Diana', 'Rainbow Pillar', 'Reflection', 'Regent', 'Robin Hill', 'Rubescens', 'Smokey', 'Spring Flurry', 'Spring Glory', 'Standing Ovation', 'Thiessen', 'Tradition'Ornamental Characteristics
Tree < 30 feet
6' to 25' with spread 10'-20'
Deciduous
small tree or large multi-stem shrub
full sun to part shade
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; good fall color
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
Cedar-apple rust, fireblight, leaf spot, and mites
Bare Root Transplanting
Moderately difficult
Other
Native to Eastern N. America
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Moisture Tolerance
