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Eastern Serviceberry
Amelanchier canadensis
Shrub/TreeEastern Serviceberry
Amelanchier canadensis
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Light
Sun – Shade
Water
Moist – Medium
Soil
Loam, Sandy
Size
15-25'
Bloom
White, Apr–May
Why Grow It
Early Bloomer
Blooms early, providing critical spring nectar
Winter Interest
Beautiful structure in the cold months
Did You Know?
One of the first trees to bloom in spring — white clouds of flowers before leaves emerge.
Berries are delicious eaten fresh or in pies — taste like a blueberry-almond blend.
Provides four-season interest: spring flowers, summer berries, fall color, winter bark.
Wildlife Value
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Bird Berry Bonanza
Over 40 bird species eat the sweet, blueberry-like fruits in June
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Early Bee Food
Among the first spring nectar sources for newly emerged native bees
Good Companions
🌸 Spicebush
🌿 Wild Ginger
⭐ Christmas Fern
Planting Guide
- Plant in sun to part shade in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil
- Allow room for mature size; can be grown as multi-stem shrub or small tree
- Minimal pruning needed; remove suckers if single-trunk form desired
Plant Details
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