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Amelanchier canadensis

Shadblow Serviceberry, Thicket Serviceberry

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

2 - 8m

Width:

3 - 6m

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

3, 4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)

Drought Tolerance:

Moderate

Flooding Tolerance:

Moderate

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Sensitive

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Naturalization, Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site

Native to Ontario:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

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Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment. Occasional pests and diseases include rust, fire blight, powdery mildew, leaf spot, leaf miners and borers.

Management Notes

  • Typically shrub form
  • May sucker from trunk base

Cultivars 

Ballerina, Spirzam, Trazam