Tree Detail

Amelanchier x grandiflora

 

Serviceberry, Apple

Amelanchier x grandiflora   "Autumn Brilliance"

Category: deciduous tree   Size: small

Mature Size: 15-25' x 15-25'

Zone: 1 - 6 *   Growth Rate: slow

Foliage: medium truning orange to red in fall.

Elevation (if known):

Water: Low to medium. Tolerates some drought

Soil : Adapts to wide range of soils

Sun: Full to part shade.

Comments: * Denver says zone 4; edible fruits. Suckers less than canadensis or laevis. Spectacular white flowers.

Warnings: May need to prune for single stem.

Alamosa Tree Board Recommended? no

Street Tree? yes   Street Tree Conditions: Well-adapted for planting along residential streets where there is plenty of soil space beneath ower lines.

CO/NM native? no   Native to: Hybrid

Known Locations:

Information Sources: Sunset Western Garden Book; S Group of State Foresters