Amelanchier canadensis

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

Height

25-30'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange

Fruit color

Black

Soil

Clay, Heavy, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No