Allegheny Serviceberry
$19.00 – $48.00
- Showy small tree
- White flowers in early spring
- Showy dusty red fruit
- Edible
- Good for birds
- Good for urban/impacted areas
- Walnut tolerant
- Deer tolerant
- Seedling height: 6″-12″
Height: 15ft-40ft
Spread: 15ft-40ft
Water Needs: Medium to Medium-Wet
Soil Needs: Sand, Loam
Growth Rate: Medium-Fast
Description
Allegheny Serviceberry | |||
Description | Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) is a small deciduous tree or shrub. Serviceberries are popular for their fruit, which is sweet and juicy. Its pretty springtime white flowers attract pollinators, especially native bees. This is a great addition as an ornamental plant in landscaping or a food garden. Young serviceberry is susceptible to deer pressure. *Recommended to shade young trees until they mature | ||
Size
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Height | 15 – 25 ft. | |
Spread | 15 – 20 ft. | ||
Growth rate | Moderate to fast | ||
Needs
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Sun | Full sun to shade | |
Water use | Medium | ||
Soil | Coarse to medium loam | ||
Bloom & Fruit
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Bloom time | March – June | |
Bloom color | White | ||
Fruit type | Berry | ||
Edible/Inedible | Edible | ||
Nativeness | Native | ||
Benefits | Fruit, good for wildlife, showy flowers, fall foliage | ||
Climate Change Hardiness | Medium adaptability (US Forest Service) |
Additional information
Amount | 5, 10, 25, 50 |
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