Serviceberry Shrub

Amelanchier canadensis

Description:

Serviceberry Shrub is a small, deciduous, usually multi-trunked understory tree or tall shrub which is native to thickets, open woods, sheltered slopes and wood margins. Emerging round leaves are greyish to medium green for the summer, and then brilliant yellow to red for the fall. White flowers are followed by red to purplish-black edible fruit.

Features:

• Height: 5-6m
• Spread: 3-4m
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Zone: 4
• Other: Attracts birds, fragrant, edible