Amelanchier laevis
Allegheny Serviceberry
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Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) - Description
A. laevis is native to eastern North America. They grow to heights as tall as 30 feet high, with drooping clusters of flowers.
Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) - Blooming
Flowers in the early spring. Generally, the flowers are white, but may can be striped with pink. Followed by spherical, purple to maroon fruits that are often sweet and attract birds. The fruits are edible and ripen in summer.
Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) - Growth
Deciduous trees and shrubs, often suckering. Does best in full sun. Some species can reach 65 ft. tall. Grow Amelanchier in a shrub border or edge of a woodland garden. Also makes a nice ornamental plant.
Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow in a seedbed once the seeds ripen. Species hybridize often. Can also propagate from greenwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Remove suckers in winter.
Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) - Pest
Prone to fungal leaf spots, fire blight, cankers, and dieback. Rust and powdery mildew may occur.
Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) - Interesting facts
Some plants in the genus Amelanchier are commonly known as Shadbushes.They are named after the shad (a local river herring). According to tradtion Shadbushes bloom in early spring "when the shad run".The fruit are very colorful and are especially attractive to birds.
Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in moist, but well-drained soil that is acidic and fertile. A. asiatica and A. alnifolia bear alkaline soil.
