Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Shadblow Serviceberry, also known as Amelanchier lamarckii F.G. Schroed, Juneberry Tree, Snowy Mespilus, and Apple Serviceberry, is a classy deciduous tree that produces color and charm all-year long. In spring, the first chromatic act begins. On the sunlit stage, the back-up singers, or rosy-pink leaves unfurl. Soon, after, the pearl-colored flowers, or star vocalists, gingerly step onto the stage and the concert begins. Finally, the wash of white takes its bows and exits. The back-up chorus, now taking their turn to shine, steps closer to the audience, and as summer commences and they start to entertain, the foliage turns from pink to chartreuse and then during the autumn, from chartreuse to scarlet. Finally, taking their leave in late fall, the troupe steps off stage to rest before doing it all over again. Shadberry Serviceberry, an elegant show requiring little to no attention, is the perfect addition for any person new to gardening who desires elegance and style.
Best Locations For Growing Shadblow Serviceberry
This tree will thrive in any location of your yard that has exposure full to part shade exposure and is hardy in zones 4 to 9. Additionally, since this shrub is normally not toxic to people or pets, you don’t need to worry about little hands or paws touching it.
Shadblow Serviceberry Sunlight Requirements
Planted outside a south-facing, east-facing, or west-facing wall will provide adequate amounts of energy for this deciduous shrub to optimally grow.
Shadblow Serviceberry Care
Shadblow Serviceberry, a flowering tree, prefers moist, acidic to neutral, well-drained soil. We recommend using a typical potting soil amended with peat moss and perlite/pumice for drainage. This deciduous shrub rarely requires pruning. It also produces variegated foliage and faintly perfumed, showy white blooms that are followed by crimson berries birds can eat.
Watering Shadblow Serviceberry
Shadblow Serviceberry requires minimum watering, primarily only in its first year of growth until it becomes established.
Feeding Shadblow Serviceberry
This tree typically does not need to be fertilized. If you choose to do so, however, use a balanced fertilizer and feed this shrub one time per year, either before the flowers form in the spring or after the foliage dies in the autumn.
Shadblow Serviceberry Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Shade to Full Sun (3+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 20-25 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 10-15 Feet
- Growth Habit
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- White
- Bloom Time
- Early Spring
- Blooms On
-
Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- Foliage Description
- Green, Orange, Red, Yellow
- Foliage Type
- Seasonal Interest
- , 4 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Shadblow Serviceberry
- Also Known As
- Shadblow Serviceberry
- Botanical Name
- Amelanchier canadensis
- Plant Type
- House Plant
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
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#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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