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    Amelanchier stolonifera

    Also Known As

    • Running Serviceberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-4'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Amelanchier stolonifera plant details

    Amelanchier stolonifera is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Amelanchier stolonifera

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: basket weaving, edible, windbreak

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Amelanchier stolonifera

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?Sweet & juicy? juneberries may be found on this shrub, noted especially for its low (to 4') slowly spreading habit. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Amelanchier stolonifera plant

    How to Grow Amelanchier stolonifera

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Amelanchier utahensis

    aka Utah Serviceberry

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Amelanchier canadensis 'Prince William'

    aka Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Prince William', Prince William Serviceberry, Prince William Serviceberry

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-20'

    Width: 8'-20'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Amelanchier canadensis 'Glenn Form'

    aka Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar', Amelanchier canadensis Rainbow Pillar®, Glenn Form Serviceberry, Rainbow Pillar Canadian Serviceberry

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance'

    aka Apple Serviceberry, Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 10'-25'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' foliage, form by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Cole's Select'

    aka Coles Select Serviceberry

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-25'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Cole's Select' flower, form by Briggs Plant Propagators
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