Amelanchier laevis
Allegheny serviceberry
Notes:
Light shade and noninvasive roots facilitate underplanting. Highly branched. Leaves emerge with a bronze tint, unlike other Amelanchier species, and color up and drop early. Blooms are short-lived.
Especially effective against dark background. Less likely to sucker, superior autumn color, and sweeter, juicier fruit compared to A. canadensis.
Fertilization and watering during dry spells helps to prevent borers. Pollution tolerance is debated.
Native to rocky woods and upper mountains; accordingly, generally taller than A. arborea, and generally the most tree-like of the Amelanchier species. Also seems more disease-resistant than the other species.
Sources: White Oak, Sunset, Dove/Woolridge, UFL, JerseyYards.org, UConn, Missouri BG, Dirr & Warren, Bir.
Tags:
acidic soil preferred
attracts:bees
attracts:birds (ex-humming)
attracts:butterflies
attracts:larval host
bark injury sensitive
branches strong
clay tolerant
compacted soil tolerant
deer resistant
drought tolerant
edible fruit
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
fall color notable
fast-growing
fine texture
form:multi-trunked
form:shrub
form:trainable to single trunk
form:tree
habit:irregular
habit:oval
habit:upright
habit:vase
litter:minimal
native:eastern North America
open canopy
persistence:deciduous
pest/disease sensitive
pruning not required
root restriction tolerant
roots:low damage potential
salt tolerant
sandy soil tolerant
short-lived
showy bark
showy flowers
type:broadleaf
use:border
use:container
use:deck/patio
use:naturalizing
use:specimen
use:street
water:moderate to little
water:regular
wind tolerant
WON high-value plant
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