Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis)

Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis)Estimated Height at Pickup: 4 5, 3 gal A. k. a. shadbush and Juneberry. A small, silver barked tree bush that tolerates shade. White spring flowers make it a native alternative for the invasive callery pear, edible berries are among the tastiest of serviceberries, and make it valuable for both humans and birds! Plants sucker at their bases, but do not runner. Part Sun preferred, but tolerates Full Sun with sufficient water. Can be trained as a tree or

a few moths including the azalea sphinx and pink prominent

and blooms and berries that support pollinators and birds

and genetically identical to their parent plant

as well as a few smaller insects

Occasionally browsed by rabbits and deer

hydrangea leaf-tier moth and some smaller insects

Height: 4’-12’

Notes: Mildly deer resistant

Hosts at least two species of aphids

roughly 2” long

that seed pods are spiky instead of smooth

and loved by hummingbirds