Amelanchier canadensis – Shadblow Serviceberry (B&B.DR.DRGHT.FC.H.NB.OP.W )

Ecosystem Services:
(B)-Birds                                             (B&B)-Birds & Butterflies

(BTF)-Butterflies                             (BW)-Black Walnut Resistant

(DR)-Deer Resistant                      (DRGHT)-Drought Resistant

(EC)-Erosion Control                    (EVR)-Evergreen

(FC)-Fall Color                                 (FRG)-Fragrant

(GRD)-Groundcover                      (H)-Host plant

(HMR)-Hummingbirds                (M)-Mammals

(MTH)-Moths                                   (N)-Nectar

(NB)-Native Bees                            (NST)-Nesting Material

(OP)-Other pollinators                 (RR)-Rabbit Resistant

(SHWY)-Showy                                (SPC)-Specimen Plant

The Shdblow or Eastern Serviceberry is a deciduous, early-flowering, large shrub or small tree in the rose family native to eastern North America. It is an understory tree often found growing in clumps in swamps, bogs, lowlands, and thickets and grows 15 to 25 feet tall.

In spring, the showy, fragrant flowers bloom in clusters before leafing out. The purple berry-like drupes follow and are attractive to wildlife and edible by humans. In fall, the leaves turn showy red and orange.

This tree prefers part shade and moist well-drained sandy loam but is adaptable to both wet and dry sites and various soil types. It is somewhat clay tolerant. It will grow in full sun but appreciates afternoon shade especially in the south and will require moister soil. It is somewhat tolerant of salt but not of urban conditions.

It has three seasons of interest, making it a good small tree to use as a specimen or in small groups. It is a fine addition to naturalized or woodland sites or pollinator gardens. It can also be used along lakes, streams, ponds or other wet sites.

Host plant for the Red-Spotted Purple and the Viceroy butterflies.  Drought Resistant!