Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik.) is a shrub that can grow 3m – 8m tall and 3m – 8m wide.
This plant has several common names including: serviceberry, grape pear, juneberry, shadblow or shadbush.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: serviceberry, grape pear, juneberry, shadblow, shadbush
Scientific name: Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik.
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Suckering
Height: 3m – 8m
Spread: 3m – 8m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Hedging & Screens, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik.) – Borealis55, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik.) – I, KENPEI, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
