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Prince Charles Serviceberry

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Botanical Name: Amelanchier laevis 'Prince Charles'
Common Name: Prince Charles Alleghany Serviceberry

Updated 2/2012

Height: 20-25' Spread: 12-15' Habit/Form: Upright Growth Rate: Medium Zone: 4-9

Cultural Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.

Ornamental Characteristics: White pendulous flowers appear before leaves in early spring; new leaves emerge bronzy-red turning blue-green in summer then change to an attractive orange-red fall color; edible blue fruit.

Use in the Landscape: Good in naturalistic setting, shrub borders with evergreen background, or as a specimen.

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