Amelanchier canadensis
Serviceberry, Canada
Amelanchier canadensis
Category: deciduous tree Size: small
Mature Size: 6-12' x 6-10'
Zone: Down to 2 Growth Rate:
Foliage:
Elevation (if known): To 9,000'
Water: Moist
Soil : Moist, well-drained, acid.
Sun: Full to part shade.
Comments: Plants under this name may actually belong to other species. Showy white spring flowers. Suckers. Rarely requires pruning or fertilizing. Best in natrualized garden. Often grown as shrub. Can be trained as single stemmed tree.
Warnings:
Alamosa Tree Board Recommended? yes
Street Tree? yes Street Tree Conditions:
CO/NM native? no Native to: North America
Known Locations: Shrub version in Marilyn Loser garden.
Information Sources: Sunset Western Garden Book; Alamosa Tree Board