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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
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