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Amelanchier laevis

Allegheny serviceberry, smooth shadbush

Showy white flowers bloom in spring just as leaves emerge. After the flowers pass, tasty berries appear. Over time, this tree may grow up to about 45', supplying excellent visual interest in the fall with its striking red foliage.

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Height: 15-30 ft
Spread: 8-18 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

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


North American Distribution


Photo by Vanessa Richins ~ licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
Photo by Vanessa Richins ~ licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
Photo by Richard Webb ~ licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
Photo by Richard Webb ~ licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)