Amelanchier laevis (Allegheny Serviceberry)
Allegheny Serviceberry, Smooth Serviceberry, Juneberry
Amelanchier laevis (Allegheny Serviceberry) is a large deciduous shrub or small multi-trunked tree of dense, fine-textured branching habit with purplish to bronze young leaves. In mid-spring, abundant sprays of small, slightly fragrant, white flowers emerge as the leaves unfurl. Attractive to pollinators, they are followed by small, round, tasty, dark purplish-black berries in early summer. The berries are often used in jams, jellies, and pies if not eaten by the birds. The foliage of smooth, lustrous dark green, oval leaves, turns to brilliant shades of orange and red in the fall. The smooth, gray bark is adorned with white, longitudinal stripes that can be admired in winter. Very easy to grow, Allegheny Serviceberry provides year-round interest in the garden.
- Usually grows up to 15-25 ft. tall and wide (4-8 m) but can reach 40 ft. where happy (12 m).
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, well-drained, acidic soils. Best berry production and fall color occur in full sun. Tolerant of a somewhat wide range of soils.
- Low maintenance, this plant is also generally pest and disease free but keep an eye out for fire blight.
- Perfect as a specimen plant, hedges, and screens. Great in naturalized or native plant gardens.
- Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings.
- Native to eastern North America.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 3
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Amelanchier - Serviceberries |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 15' – 25' (4.5m – 7.5m) |
Spread | 15' – 25' (4.5m – 7.5m) |
Spacing | 180" – 300" (450cm – 750cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Southeast, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 3
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Amelanchier - Serviceberries |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 15' – 25' (4.5m – 7.5m) |
Spread | 15' – 25' (4.5m – 7.5m) |
Spacing | 180" – 300" (450cm – 750cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Southeast, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia |
Attracts | Birds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |