Serviceberry
Amelanchier canadensis
Rosaceae · Shrub
Serviceberry is a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree that offers four seasons of interest: delicate white flowers in early spring, edible berries in summer, stunning fall foliage, and attractive bark in winter. It provides valuable food for wildlife and visual appeal for your landscape.
- · Plant in a location with good air circulation.
- · Water regularly during dry periods for fruit development.
- · Requires little pruning beyond removing dead or crossing branches.
Serving Ideas
Eaten fresh, baked into desserts, or cooked into jams and sauces.
Recommended: grow and source this plant without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, and rinse thoroughly before eating.
IMPORTANT: please verify food safety independently. Errors and omissions may occur.
At a glance
- Growing zones: 3-8
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Moderate
- Maintenance: Low
- Type: Shrub
- Mature size: 15-25 ft tall · 10-15 ft wide
- Bloom season: Early spring · White
- Pollinator friendly: Yes
- Container suitable: Best in ground
- Cold tolerance: Hardy to -40F
- Heat tolerance: Good
- Soil: Well-drained, adaptable
- Growth rate: Moderate
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