Canadian Serviceberry
Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)
Deciduous Small Tree
Age and Size of Seedlings Being Sold: 1-0; 3-6 inches
Other Names: Canadian Service-Berry, Shadblow Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush, Junebush
Native to the U.S.
Range: Maine to Georgia, west to central New York
Typical Mature Height: 15-30 feet
Light Requirement: sun, partial shade, shade
Soils: mesic, well drained soils
Habitat: upland forests, forest edges
Flower Color: white blooms in spring
Fruit: reddish or purple berry-like pome
Wildlife Value: fruit is consumed by birds and mammals and buds are browsed by mammals; attracts native bees and predatory insects that prey on insect pests
Uses: planted as an ornamental and/or wildlife shrub; sometimes used as a bonsai plant
Photo by The Dow Gardens Archive, Dow Gardens, Bugwood.org
More Information: http://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=AMCA4