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Summary
There is no doubt spring has arrived when Allegheny serviceberry bursts into flower. Its cloud-like clusters of delicate white flowers, followed by delicious blue-black summer fruit, are treats for humans and wildlife alike. Amelanchier laevis grows well in partial shade to sun in slightly acidic, well drained soils where it can reach 20-40’ tall. Its multi-stemmed habit and silver gray bark make Allegheny serviceberry an excellent companion on the woodland edge or places that receive afternoon shade. In the garden, it is a fine companion for Kalmia latifolia, Hamamelis virginiana, Nyssa sylvatica, Viburnum dentatum, Chionanthus virginicus, Calycanthus floridus, and Cornus florida.
More Details
- Plant Type
tree - Sun/Shade Conditions
filtered-shade, full-sun, partial-shade - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
average, dry, moist - Flowering Period
mid-spring - Soil PH
acidic, adaptable - Flower Color
white - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green, orange, yellow - Other Common Names
shadblow - Fruit/Seed Color
blue-black