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Allegneny Serviceberry

Amelanchier laevis

Deciduous Tree

Height

15 - 25 (feet)

Spread

10 - 15 (feet)

Distinctions

Similar to A. arborea but with new leaves purplish to bronze and are not pubescent; leaves green in summer then yellow, orange and red autumn color; white flowers on long 2” racemes; sweet edible purplish black fruit that draws birds; full sun to partial shade; tolerates a range of soils.

Limitations

Can be a host for apple (serviceberry)/cedar rust; susceptible to leaf spot.

Hardiness

SE (Zone 4)

Origin

Newfoundland to Georgia and west to Kansas.

Allegneny Serviceberry