Canadian Serviceberry

Enrich your landscape with the captivating Serviceberry Shadblow (Amelanchier canadensis), a deciduous shrub or small tree that graces gardens with its delicate beauty and bountiful offerings.

Key Characteristics:

• Size: Typically grows 15-30 feet (4.5-9 meters) tall, perfectly complementing gardens of all sizes, adding a graceful touch to borders and beds.

• Foliage: Elliptic leaves emerge a vibrant green in spring, transforming into a fiery display of orange-red hues in autumn.

• Flowers: Showy clusters of white, star-shaped blossoms adorn the bare branches in early spring, attracting pollinators and adding a touch of elegance to the landscape.

• Fruit: Produces edible, sweet and tart berries that mature from red to purple in summer, providing a delightful treat for birds and humans alike.

An Easy-Care Delight:

• Hardy and adaptable, the American Shadblow thrives in a variety of soils, from dry to moist, and tolerates partial shade to full sun.

• Suits a variety of planting locations, including borders, foundations, and naturalized areas.

• Requires minimal maintenance, needing only regular watering, especially during dry periods, and light pruning to maintain its graceful shape.

A Multi-Season Spectacle:

• Spring: Admire the burst of countless white, star-shaped flowers adorning the bare branches, attracting pollinators and bringing a touch of elegance to your garden.

• Summer: Bask in the beauty of the unfolding tender green foliage, creating a haven of freshness and shade.

• Autumn: Immerse yourself in a symphony of vibrant colors as the foliage transforms into fiery shades of orange and red, offering a breathtaking display before gently dropping.