Snowy Mespilus, Garden Serviceberry, Dwarf Garden Serviceberry, Common Amelanchier, Medlar Bush, Oval-Leaved Amelanchier
Noted for its largest flowers of all the Amelanchiers, Amelanchier ovalis (Snowy Mespilus) is an upright, medium to large-sized, deciduous shrub or small tree boasting a profusion of erect clusters of large, 1.5 in. across (3.5 cm), slightly fragrant, white flowers in mid-spring. Attractive to pollinators, they are followed by small, round, red to dark purple berries in early summer. The berries are edible but not very palatable. Birds feast on them. The foliage of small, ovate leaves is green above and covered with a white down beneath when young. It darkens as the season progresses before turning to brilliant shades of orange, yellow and red in the fall. The plant remains attractive even after the leaves drop, thanks to its elegant growth habit and its light gray bark adorned with charcoal-gray striations. Snowy Mespilus is a very ornamental shrub or tree with multiple seasons of interest.
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Amelanchier |
| Common names | Serviceberry, Juneberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Spread | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Spacing | 180" - 240" (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Birds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
| Plant Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Amelanchier |
| Common names | Serviceberry, Juneberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Spread | 15' - 20' (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Spacing | 180" - 240" (4.6m - 6.1m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Birds, Bees |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Amelanchier ovalis (Snowy Mespilus) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Amelanchier ovalis (Snowy Mespilus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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