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Amelanchier x grandifolia

More About Amelanchier x grandifolia

Drooping clusters of light pink flowers fade to white, appearing before the leaves
Edible red berries ripen to dark purplish-black in June, attracting birds and other wildlife
Glossy leaves emerge bronzish-purple, maturing to dark green
Fall colour is yellow to orange-red
Flowers are larger than its parents, A. canadensis and A. laevis
Bloom Time: Spring

Interesting Notes:

The ripe berries are safe for human consumption and were used medicinally by Native Americans. Crushed berries were also used in the production of pemmican.

Zone:

Height:

5-6 m

Spread:

4-5 m

Colour:

White

Apple Serviceberry Growing and Maintenance Tips

Amelanchier grandiflora tolerates many types of soils, growing best in moist, well-drained conditions. Although they naturally occur as a multi-stemmed plant, they can be pruned into single-stemmed tree forms.