Bring four-season elegance, sweet edible berries, and native biodiversity to your yard with the Canadian Serviceberry.
The Amelanchier canadensis is a versatile native shrub/small tree beloved for its year-round beauty. Early in spring, it covers itself in delicate white blossoms before producing delicious blueberry-like fruits in early summer. By autumn, its green leaves transform into brilliant shades of orange and crimson red.
🌟 Key Features & Benefits
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🌸 Spring Floral Display: Clusters of snowy white star-shaped blooms emerge early, attracting pollinators when little else is flowering.
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🫐 Delicious Edible Berries: Produces sweet, dark purple berries in June (often called Juneberries) that taste like a mix of blueberry and almond. Perfect for fresh eating, jams, and pies!
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🍁 Vibrant Autumn Color: Leaves turn vivid shades of copper, fiery orange, and deep red for exceptional fall landscapes.
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🐦 Wildlife Magnet: Essential native host plant that attracts songbirds, butterflies, and native bees to your garden.
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🛡️ Low Maintenance & Hardy: Adaptable to various soil types, resistant to common pests, and cold-hardy down to USDA Zone 3.
📋 Plant Specifications
| Feature |
Details |
| Botanical Name |
Amelanchier canadensis |
| Common Names |
Canadian Serviceberry, Shadblow, Juneberry |
| Plant Type |
Deciduous multi-stemmed shrub or small tree
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| Mature Height |
15 – 25 feet |
| Mature Spread |
15 – 20 feet |
| Sunlight |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Needs |
Average (moist, well-draining soil) |
| Hardiness Zones |
Zones 3 – 8 |