Images of the Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)

Canadian Serviceberry

Amelanchier canadensis

Also called Shadblow Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Eastern Serviceberry or Shadbush, this deciduous small tree or shrub is native to eastern North America. The trunk is multi-stemmed with upward-sloping branches and a narrow crown. The 7-10 mm diameter fruit is dark purple when ripe, sweet, and edible.

Habitat:Wet soils, partial shade.

Growth Habit:Deciduous, large shrub, up to 7.6 m tall, 6.1 m wide.

Bloom Time:Early to mid-spring.

Longevity:Long-lived.

Presence in US:AL CT DC DE GA MA MD ME MS NC NH NJ NY PA RI SC TN VA WV

Presence in Canada:NB NS ON PE QC

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