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Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent'

Also Known As

  • Alder-leaved Serviceberry
  • Compact Saskatoon Berry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 4'-5'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent' plant details

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, fall color, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A medium-sized shrub with all of the ornamental attributes of serviceberries but with extra-sweet fruit; brilliant red fall color. S-PSh/M
Fragrant White flowers in spring, blue-black fruit, yellow-red fall color. Hardy to USDA Zone 4
This is one of those multi-tasking, over-achieving, type A and worse yet, totally beautiful plants. Fortunately it is humble. Low bushy deciduous shrub to 6'-8' and 4'-5' wide with showy white spring flowers and tasty fruit in June. Good fall color.

Gardening facts about Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent' plant

How to Grow Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - low
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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