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Amelanchier canadensis

Species

Also called bilberry, Canadian serviceberry, chuckle-berry, currant-tree, juneberry, shad-blow serviceberry, shad-blow, shadbush

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Amelanchier canadensis
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
TypeDeciduous Shrub to Small Tree

“Shadblow is a multi-stemmed, suckering shrub to small tree” — Shadblow: Native Tree Growing Guide

LightFull Sun

“Sun Exposure: Full Sun” — Shadblow: Native Tree Growing Guide

Waterdeeply once a week during the first year, fairly drought tolerant once established

from Amelanchier · “During the first year after planting, water deeply once a week, especially during dry spells. Once established, serviceberry trees and shrubs are fairly drought” — Serviceberry: How to Grow & Care for Amelanchier | Garden Design

Soil pH5.5–6.5

“Acidic (5.5–6.5)” — How to Care for Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)

Hardiness zones4 to 8

from Amelanchier · “USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8” — 9 Types of Serviceberry Trees and Shrubs for Your Yard

Spacing180 in

from Amelanchier · “space plants at least 15 feet apart” — Serviceberry: How to Grow & Care for Amelanchier | Garden Design

Height94–236 in

“typically 8 to 20 feet (2.4–6 m) tall” — Shadblow: Native Tree Growing Guide

Propagationseed, cuttings

from Amelanchier · “Propagate through cuttings at the end of summer.” — Amelanchier - planting, pruning, and advice on caring for it

Transplantearly spring or early fall

from Amelanchier · “When to plant: The optimal time to plant serviceberry is in early spring so it has time to establish roots before the heat of summer arrives. Otherwise, wait until early fall, when the temperatures are cooler and the soil is still warm enough for good root growth.” — Serviceberry: How to Grow & Care for Amelanchier | Garden Design

Ready whenripening from red to deep purple-black in June and July

“ripening from red to deep purple-black in June and July” — Shadblow: Native Tree Growing Guide

Edible partsfruits

from Amelanchier · “Serviceberries (saskatoons) are attractive native shrubs or small trees producing sweet, blueberry-like fruits.” — Serviceberries Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone

Pestsmealybugs

from Amelanchier · “Amelanchier has some common insect problems: Mealybugs” — Amelanchier (Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon, Serviceberry, Shadblow, Shadbush, Su

Diseasesfire blight, fungal leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew

from Amelanchier · “Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Fire blight and fungal leaf spot may affect the plant’s overall health.” — Amelanchier (Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon, Serviceberry, Shadblow, Shadbush, Su

Keep away fromcottontail rabbit

from Amelanchier · “Amelanchier has some other problems: Cottontail Rabbit” — Amelanchier (Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon, Serviceberry, Shadblow, Shadbush, Su

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