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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) — It requires minimal maintenance once established and is largely disease and pest-resistant; it, image 75
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — addition to their outdoor spaces; it features white, star-shaped spring blossoms, edible June berries, and
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — multi-stemmed shrub that gracefully enhances any landscape with its diverse seasonal interests, image 62
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — purple-black berries about 1/4 to 3/8 inches in diameter
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — The berries are a favorite of birds and can be harvested for jams; multi-stemmed shrub that, image 71
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, making it a resilient choice for many landscapes; multi-stemmed shrub
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — purple-black berries about 1/4 to 3/8 inches in diameter; commonly called the Canadian Serviceberry, image 70
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — downy texture and a bronze tint before maturing to a medium green in summer; it is hardy in USDA, image 92
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — attracting pollinators and providing an early source of nectar, image 95
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — It typically reaches a mature height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — Boasting adaptability, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates various soil types, image 58
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — multi-stemmed shrub that gracefully enhances any landscape with its diverse seasonal interests; shrub / tree
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — yet aesthetically charming, image 77
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — shrub / tree for full or half
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — canadensis are elliptical with fine-toothed margins; white flowers that dangle in clusters, image 91
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — white flowers that dangle in clusters; commonly referred to as the Canadian Serviceberry or, image 67
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — white flowers that dangle in clusters
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — purple-black berries about 1/4 to 3/8 inches in diameter; commonly called the Canadian Serviceberry
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, making it a resilient choice for many landscapes
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — commonly called the Canadian Serviceberry; boasting adaptability, it thrives in full sun to, image 55
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — commonly referred to as the Canadian Serviceberry or Shadblow Serviceberry; canadensis prefers, image 61
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — It features white, star-shaped spring blossoms, edible June berries, and striking fall foliage; or, image 57
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — canadensis prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade conditions; adding to its appeal for
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — adding to its appeal for both designers and homeowners seeking a low-care; purple-black berries, image 76
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