Item #:693033
Deciduous, early-spring flowering, North American tree
Delicate, white flowers appear as the leaves emerge; giving the plant a light, airy appearance. Edible, maroon-purple fruit appears in early summer resembling blueberries
This small native tree is in the rose family and is closely allied to the medlar. Some scientists consider this a variety of Amelanchier arborea, the common Shadbush or serviceberry so named because it blooms as the first shad begin to run in the streams. These species were known in Europe by the mid-18th century and plant explorer John Clayton noted "shadbush" in his Flora Virginica of 1736. Philadelphia nurseryman John Bartram listed several species, including A.arborea and A. canadensis,in his broadside catalog of 1783.
This plant will ship bare root.
| Genus | Amelanchier |
|---|---|
| Species | laevis |
| USDA Zones | 5 - 9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun to Light Shade |
| Habit | Grows to 40 feet, but can be kept pruned shorter |
| Culture | Prefers moist, rich loam with added organic matter |
| Attributes | Edible |
