Allegheny Serviceberry

Tagged as: Native Trees, Butterflies, Plants for Shady Sites

Botanical Name: Amelanchier laevis
Common Name:Allegheny Serviceberry*

Reviewed 2/2012

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Fall form	Flower	Fall leaf

Height: 20-25  Spread: 15-18'  Habit/Form: Upright  Growth Rate: Medium  Zone: 4 to 9

Cultural Requirements: An ideal understory plant that thrives in a partly shady site. Does not tolerate full sun. Best in moist, well-drained soil high in organic matter.

Ornamental Characteristics: Green to dark green foliage emerges with a distinctive red tinge. Abundant white flowers create a reliable show each spring. Small, dark purple, 3/8" berry-like fruit is edible. Fall leaf color varies from yellow to orange to red.

Uses in the Landscape: A great native tree for naturalizing. Wonderful when mixed with conifers and hardwoods.

Butterfly Caterpillar/larval Host:Striped Hairstreak

* Native to Illinois

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