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Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Forest Prince'

Also Known As

  • Forest Prince Serviceberry

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

  • H: 15'-25'
  • W: 8'-12'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Forest Prince' plant details

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Forest Prince' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Forest Prince'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: basket weaving, fall color, small tree, street tree, windbreak

GROWING CONDITIONS for Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Forest Prince'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

In early spring this large shrub/small tree becomes a ?billow? of white when its flowers open all along the stems (rather than at the tips); leathery dark-green foliage is handsome all summer and turns a good orange-red in fall. S-PSh/M

Gardening facts about Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Forest Prince' plant

How to Grow Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Forest Prince'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

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

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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