Serviceberry
Whether you consider Serviceberry a shrub or a shrubby tree, it lend all season interest and wonderful color to the fall landscape. Known by many names, Serviceberry, Shadbush, Juneberry, Sugarplum, etc.
Serviceberry Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Regent’
Hardiness Zones: Zones 2-7
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Sun
Water Requirements: Average moisture requirements. Once established is drought tolerant.
Mature Height: 3-6 feet
Mature Spread: 3-6 feet
Shape: Densely compact and upright, elegantly formed branches
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Soil Preference: Average to moist soil, prefers acidic soil. Once established is more tolerant of other conditions.
Foliage: Rounded and toothed blue green leaves with gray green undersides.
Blooms: Upright clusters of white blooms in April
Fruit: Dark purple blue edible berries in late summer
Disease and Insects: Not generally affected by disease or pests. Occasional rust or leaf spot, and powdery mildew.
Fertilize: Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring
Pruning: Prune root suckers to control spreading
‘Regent’ is a nice compact Serviceberry. Masses of showy white bloom clusters in spring are somewhat fragrant. Beautiful rounded and toothed leaves turn yellow and burgundy for fall. The lovely branch form is attractive all winter. Generally reaches about 6 feet but may ultimately grow to 10 feet high and wide. ‘Regent’ is very easy to grow and maintain and is very attractive in all seasons.
The blooms attract pollinators of course, but even more so do the abundant berries. The dark purple fruits are formed in June are edible for both birds and humans. Perfect for jams and jellies, and taste similar to blueberries.. ‘Regent’ can be planted quite close together to form a windbreak or living fence.
Serviceberry Amelanchier canadensis ‘Glenn Form’ Rainbow Pillar
Hardiness Zones: Zones 4-7
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Requirements: Average moisture requirements. Once established is drought tolerant.
Mature Height: 15-20 feet
Mature Spread: 8-10 feet
Shape: Densely compact and upright, symmetrical form
Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate
Soil Preference: Average to moist soil, prefers acidic soil, tolerates clay. Once established is more tolerant of other conditions.
Foliage: Rounded and toothed green leaves mature to scarlet in autumn
Blooms: Upright clusters of white blooms in April into May
Fruit: Dark purple black edible berries in late summer
Disease and Insects: Not generally affected by disease or pests. Occasional rust or leaf spot, and powdery mildew.
Fertilize: Apply a balanced slow release fertilizer in spring
Pruning: Prune root suckers to control spreading
‘Glenn Form’ Serviceberry grows beautifully as a shrub or pruned to a tree form with a wonderful upright, and somewhat narrow and symmetrical form. Showy white flowers appear in April and continue into May. However very few of the blooms develop into berries. Gorgeous scarlet leaves in fall.
Plant where the beautiful form can be appreciated, against darker backgrounds. Also a good choice for naturalizing in a woodland or along water. Prune root suckers to control spread as necessary.