Deciduous trees – Serviceberry

Serviceberry 

Botanical name: amelanchier arborea 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 15-40 ft in height with a 15-25 ft spread 

Bloom time: spring 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9 

Flower color: white 

Foliage color: green, yellow, red, brown 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired size and shape in the winter and early spring 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings 

Landscape use: borders, hedges, fall foliage, shade, privacy 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: deer resistant, fragrant blooms,

Watering instructions: once established can survive solely on rainfall 

Fertilizing instructions : use a tree and shrub slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: fall

Best type of soil: chalk or loam 

Companion plants: dogwood, viburnum, hydrangea, azalea 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no