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Amelanchier canadensis

Canada serviceberry, shadbush

Showy white flowers bloom in spring just as leaves emerge. After the flowers pass, tasty berries appear. Use for height in mixed borders or foundation plantings. This plant supports numerous butterfly and bird species, with a fall color that puts the invasive burning bush to shame.

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Height: 10-18 ft
Spread: 5-10 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Wet
• Average
Ecoregion
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Foliage
• Spring Bloom
• Summer Fruit
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Songbirds
• Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
• Salt Tolerant
• Compaction Tolerant
• Drought Tolerant
• Urban Environment
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
• Edible
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Specimen
• Rain Garden
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red Fruit
• Red to Purple Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


Canada serviceberry - Amelanchier canadensis from Native Plant Trust
Photo by Dan Jaffe (c) Native Plant Trust
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