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Amelanchier canadensis
Common Name: Canadian Serviceberry, Shadblow Serviceberry
A beautiful native small tree or large multi-stem shrub prized for four-season interest: delicate white spring flowers, edible summer berries, vibrant fall color, and smooth gray bark in winter. Key features Width: 15–25 ft Height: 20–30 ft Flower color: White Bloom time: Early spring Fruit: Small purple-black edible berries in early summer Fall color: Yellow, orange, red Form: Upright to rounded; single- or multi-stem Life cycle: Deciduous tree / large shrub Growing conditions Sun: Full sun to part shade Soil: Moist, well-drained; tolerates clay and occasional wet sites Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9 Landscape use Specimen tree or focal point Native and woodland gardens Naturalized edges and buffers Small residential landscapes Wildlife and pollinator gardens Notes Native to eastern North America Fruits are edible (excellent fresh or in pies/jams); birds also love them Generally deer resistant once established More tolerant of moisture than many other serviceberry species
| Plant Type: | Flowering Ornamental Tree |
| Width: | 15-20' |
| Height: | 25-30' |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Fruit Color | Black |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 4 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Landscape/Use: | Privacy Screen, Mass Planting, Accent Plant |
| Shape: | Broad Upright |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loamy, Well Drained, Heavy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Orange |
