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    Amelanchier ovalis

    Also Known As

    • Snowy Mespilus

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Amelanchier ovalis plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Amelanchier ovalis

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: hedge, small tree

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Amelanchier ovalis

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    These lovely white flowers can be up to 1.5" making them the largest and showiest of all the Amelanchier flowers, they appear in lovely upright clusters in spring before becoming bunches of gorgeous red-turning-purple berries which are delicious fresh or made into preserves. This European large shrub/small tree to 15-20' is a beautiful edition to any landscape. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Amelanchier ovalis plant

    How to Grow Amelanchier ovalis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • red
      • purple

    • 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
    Photo of Amelanchier canadensis 'Glenn Form' foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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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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