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 4–8

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family: Rosaceae

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Photos (97)

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

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — yet aesthetically charming, image 77

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — shrub / tree with white blooms; the berries are a favorite of birds and can be harvested for jams, image 80

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — It is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 8, making it a resilient choice for many landscapes, image 74

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — It requires minimal maintenance once established and is largely disease and pest-resistant; it, image 75

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — adding to its appeal for both designers and homeowners seeking a low-care; purple-black berries, image 76

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

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — white flowers in the garden; canadensis are elliptical with fine-toothed margins, image 79

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — shrub / tree for full or half; addition to their outdoor spaces, image 81

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — This low-maintenance native adds year-round interest, image 86

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — Boasting adaptability, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates various soil types, image 85

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

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — commonly referred to as the Canadian Serviceberry or Shadblow Serviceberry; canadensis prefers, image 88

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — multi-stemmed shrub that gracefully enhances any landscape with its diverse seasonal interests, image 89

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — It features white, star-shaped spring blossoms, edible June berries, and striking fall foliage; or, image 84

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) — commonly called the Canadian Serviceberry; boasting adaptability, it thrives in full sun to, image 82

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — these blooms give way to edible; it requires minimal maintenance once established and is largely, image 96

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — purple-black berries about 1/4 to 3/8 inches in diameter; commonly called the Canadian Serviceberry, image 97

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) — It typically reaches a mature height of 15 to 25 feet with a similar spread; making it an, image 90

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — canadensis are elliptical with fine-toothed margins; white flowers that dangle in clusters, image 91

Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier Canadensis) — attracting pollinators and providing an early source of nectar, image 95

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

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