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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 4–8Type Shrub, Tree

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — these blooms give way to edible; it requires minimal maintenance once established and is largely, image 69

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type: Shrub, Tree
Family: Rosaceae

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

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — the foliage undergoes a striking transformation into vibrant shades of yellow to red; shrub / tree, image 93

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — attracting pollinators and providing an early source of nectar, image 41

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

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

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

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

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

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — addition to their outdoor spaces

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

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

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

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

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

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — downy texture and a bronze tint before maturing to a medium green in summer

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — making it an excellent choice for naturalized or formal landscapes; the foliage undergoes a, image 87

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

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

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — multi-stemmed shrub growing 6-20 ft tall; downy texture and a bronze tint before maturing to a, image 83

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

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — or simply enjoyed fresh.<br><br>For optimal growth

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — addition to their outdoor spaces; it features white, star-shaped spring blossoms, edible June, image 78

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

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Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
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