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    Also Known As

    • Allegheny Serviceberry
    • Smooth Serviceberry
    • Smooth Shadbush

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 15'-40'
    • W: 15'-40'

    planting zones

    • 4b-9b

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    Amelanchier laevis plant details

    Amelanchier laevis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Amelanchier laevis

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 40 FT - wide, 15 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: understory

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Amelanchier laevis

    USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: heat, pollution and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The Allegheny Serviceberry often forms several trunks and grows in shade or partial shade.and can be used to attract birds. The main ornamental feature is the white flowersborne in drooping clusters in mid-spring. The purplish, black berries are sweet and juicy. The fall color is yellow to red.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Amelanchier laevis plant

    How to Grow Amelanchier laevis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • pollution tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • purple
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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