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Shadblow Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)
Shadblow Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)
Amelanchier canadensis
Canadian serviceberry or shadblow serviceberry is a small, understory tree or large, multi-trunked shrub usually growing in clumps with many upright branches.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Soils: Sand, Loam, Clay
Moisture: Dry to Moist
Shade Tolerance: Full Sun to Shade
Mature Height: 20-30 ft.
Deer Damage Potential:
Bloom color: White
Bloom timing: April - May
Origin: Native
Uses: Wildlife, Pollinators, Food, butterflies, ornamental
Other: Purple berries are edible.
Saskatoon Serviceberry is available in Spring Tree & Shrub sale.
USDA Plant Profile