Amelanchier canadensis

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Service berryTree, DeciduousFamily: Rosaceae

Height: 8mSpread: 4m
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife
Autumn colour

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Acidic / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Amelanchier trees are small trees or shrubs, loved for their masses of star-shaped, spring flowers and intense autumn colour. They also bear edible berries, which are used in mufins and pancakes, and which are loved by birds. Due to their compact size and interest over several seasons, they make excellent trees for small gardens.

Amelanchier canadensis has more of a shrub-like form than other species, with upright blossoms. It bears white, star-shaped flowers in March and April, followed by bronze-tipped foliage which matures to a fresh green, before turning glorious shades of red and orange before falling in autumn. It's perfect for using as a loose hedge or screen.

Grow Amelanchier canadensis in moist but well-drained, neutral to acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. A sunnier spot will result in the best autumn colour.. There's usually very little need to prune amelanchiers, but you may wish to trim to shape in late winter.

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Amelanchier ‘Canadensis’ and wildlife

Amelanchier ‘Canadensis’ is known for attracting bees and birds. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Amelanchier ‘Canadensis’ poisonous?

Amelanchier ‘Canadensis’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People