Amelanchier

Genus

Also called shadbush, shadbushes, shadwood, shadwoods, shadblow, shadblows, serviceberry, serviceberries

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Amelanchier
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Fact sheet

every fact quoted from its source
Typeshrub, tree

“Serviceberries (saskatoons) are attractive native shrubs or small trees” — Serviceberries Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone

Waterdeeply once a week during the first year, fairly drought tolerant once established

“During the first year after planting, water deeply once a week, especially during dry spells. Once established, serviceberry trees and shrubs are fairly drought” — Serviceberry: How to Grow & Care for Amelanchier | Garden Design

Spacing180 in

“space plants at least 15 feet apart” — Serviceberry: How to Grow & Care for Amelanchier | Garden Design

Height180–300 in

“The various species of Amelanchier grow to 0.2–20 metres (1⁄2–65+1⁄2 feet)” — Amelanchier - Wikipedia

Propagationseed, cuttings

“Propagate through cuttings at the end of summer.” — Amelanchier - planting, pruning, and advice on caring for it

Transplantearly spring or early fall

“When to plant: The optimal time to plant serviceberry is in early spring so it has time to establish roots before the heat of summer arrives. Otherwise, wait until early fall, when the temperatures are cooler and the soil is still warm enough for good root growth.” — Serviceberry: How to Grow & Care for Amelanchier | Garden Design

Ready whenberries ripen in early summer and are excellent fresh or in pies.

“Berries ripen in early summer and are excellent fresh or in pies.” — Serviceberries Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone

Edible partsfruits

“Serviceberries (saskatoons) are attractive native shrubs or small trees producing sweet, blueberry-like fruits.” — Serviceberries Planting Guide | Zones, Dates & TipsAL — Zone 7bAR — Zone 7bAZ — Zone 8aCA — Zone 9aCO — Zone 5aCT — Zone

Pestsmealybugs

“Amelanchier has some common insect problems: Mealybugs” — Amelanchier (Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon, Serviceberry, Shadblow, Shadbush, Su

Diseasesfire blight, fungal leaf spot, rust, powdery mildew

“Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Fire blight and fungal leaf spot may affect the plant’s overall health.” — Amelanchier (Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon, Serviceberry, Shadblow, Shadbush, Su

Keep away fromcottontail rabbit

“Amelanchier has some other problems: Cottontail Rabbit” — Amelanchier (Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon, Serviceberry, Shadblow, Shadbush, Su

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