Amelanchier laevis

Serviceberry - Alleghany

Amelanchier laevis has white flowers in early April. The reddish purple fruit of Allegheny Serviceberry is loved by birds. Good reddish orange fall color of Amelanchier laevis makes it a wonderful landscape choice to provide interest for each season. A wet site tolerant plant, A. laevis has an added attribute of retaining its leaves throughout the summer unlike A. canadensis, and it also has heavier and fewer stems forming the clump.

Height

25 Feet

Spread

15 Feet

Bloom Color

White

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
29	Amelanchier laevis #5 4-5' (M.S.) (NATIVE-white)
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42	Amelanchier laevis #10 4-5'+ (M.S.) (NATIVE-white)
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Fall Color - Attractive
•	Fruit - Ornamental
•	Native
•	Native - Straight Species

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Moist
•	Sandy

Bloom Time

•

Spring

Exposure

•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Pollinators
•	Food Source for Wildlife

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant
•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Salt Tolerant
•	Wet Site Tolerant

Tree Type

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Tree

Foliage Color

•

Green

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