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Shadblow Serviceberry

Amelanchier canadensis

Regular price $9499
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Plant Highlights

Shadblow Serviceberry highlights at a glance!

Specifications

  • Brand
    Nature Hills' Choice
  • Botanical Name
    Amelanchier canadensis
  • Growing Zones
    4-8
  • Mature Height
    20 - 25 feet
  • Mature Spread
    10 - 15 feet
  • Sun Exposure
    Full Sun
  • Moisture
    Moderate to Moist
  • Soil
    Widely Adaptable
  • Growth Rate
    Medium
  • Flower Color
    White
  • Fall Color
    Yellow to Red
  • Pollinator Friendly
    Yes
  • Pollinator Required
    No
  • Fragrant
    Yes
  • Pruning Time
    After Flowering
  • Bloom Period
    Early Spring
  • Harvest Time
    Mid Season

The Shadblow Serviceberry is a shrubby tree native to the Eastern Seaboard, from Maine through the Carolinas. Featuring gorgeous panicles of white blossoms that become delectable Juneberries, aka Saskatoon berries in June! The 3-inch gray-green leaves fill out your tree, starting out softly fuzzy at first they later become glossy and smooth! Those same leaves will turn a delightful golden in the fall.

Before its leaves even begin to appear, its 5-petaled clusters of white spring flowers held in erect racemes about 2" long. These will stand in sharp contrast to the browns and greys of your transitioning landscape in early March. It has an interesting silver-striped bark that is displayed when the plant is pruned into a small tree. Highly ornamental from start to finish, Serviceberry are lovely spring blooming and fall color plants that dress up any landscape.

You'll enjoy watching the flowers give way to the small green berries as they progress from green to red, and eventually transform into a deep purple-black. Serviceberries, also called Juneberries, look like large, dark blue Blueberries and taste similar, but with an almond-like accent. The dark gems are ready to enjoy straight from the bush or used in various jams and pies.

Planting and Application:

These are wonderful bird-friendly and wildlife-friendly native plants and lovely screening and privacy trees, not to mention summer fruit! Group or cluster in odd numbers for Bird-Friendly habitat, shelter and food sources in naturalized plantings near your back property. Suckering freely when allowed, these form groves readily. Or use closely planted rows of other Serviceberry or in a mixed-tree planting for light screening and privacy that neighbors won't mind!

It is a shrubby tree that can be left alone to grow into a suckering shrub or pruned to a multi or single-stemmed tree. These easy-care trees are highly adaptable and versatile, so much so that they're often a go-to choice for commercial plantings and landscaping! Known to attract butterflies, beneficial insects and bees, they also are fantastic Host Plants for over 124 caterpillars and larvae! They're a natural in pollinator gardens, cottage gardens and as an airy specimen or anchor in the perennial bed.

  • White Racemes of Flowers in Early Spring
  • Edible Blue-Black Fruit in June
  • Golden Foliage in Autumn
  • Multi-Stemmed Bushy, Open & Airy Canopy
  • Wildlife Interest, Native & Woodland Plantings

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Serviceberry grows anywhere in full sun and moist to boggy soil. Plant in full sun for the most flowers and fruit. Tolerant of a wide range of soil types, just be sure to provide moderate, consistent moisture at first. Then these trees are adaptable and drought tolerant once established. Mulch the root system well for insulation and moisture retention, and to conceal any of the dropped berries that may stain pavement or grass for a short period each summer.

  • Full Sun
  • Moist to Average Well-Drained Soil
  • Prune Late Winter & Early Spring
  • Powdery Mildew & Drought Resistant Once Established
  • Tolerates Boggy Soil

With delicious fruit and delightful flowers, the hardy native Shadblow Serviceberry tree is exactly the colorful boost your landscape has been looking for! Hurry and order your own today at NatureHills.com!

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall does a Shadblow Serviceberry tree get?

The Shadblow Serviceberry can get a mature height of 20 - 25 feet tall and a mature spread of 10 - 15 feet wide.

How fast does a Shadblow Serviceberry tree grow?

The Shadblow Serviceberry is a medium-growth rate plant and can obtain several inches of growth a year in optimal conditions.

Where should I plant a Serviceberry tree?

Shadblow Serviceberry trees do best in partial to full sun. Plant trees in moderately moist well-drained soil.

Is Shadblow Serviceberry a tree or shrub?

The Shadblow Serviceberry is a multi-stemmed tree that often is shipped with its branches on the lower part of the plant intact and can be kept as a shrub form if you'd desire.

What Shipping Options Do You Offer?

NatureHills.com works closely with our growers and nursery professionals to ensure we ship when it is most appropriate for your area. Our goal is to deliver the hardiest plants by avoiding extreme high and low temperatures. Check out our shipping schedule for more information and to learn our wills and won'ts when it comes to shipping plants. Find your Shadblow Serviceberry for sale here at NatureHills.com!

Customer Reviews

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Jk
fall color

Our serviceberries are quite showy twice a year. they flower early in the spring and their fall color is quite nice. We have had no issues with this plant.

Dear Jk,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Shadblow Serviceberry! We’re delighted to hear how wonderfully this plant is performing in your garden—not only providing beautiful early spring blooms but also showcasing those lovely fall colors. It’s always rewarding to know it’s thriving without issues for you.

If you ever want to enhance the health or vibrancy of your Serviceberries, be sure to keep an eye on proper watering during dry spells and consider light pruning after the fall for optimal growth next season. We also have some great resources on native plants and seasonal care tips on our website which might inspire your future gardening projects!

Thanks again for your thoughtful review – happy gardening!

Growing with you,
Nature Hills Nursery – Your Trusted Plant Specialists

L
LL
Wildlife

My serviceberries provide a lot of fruit for birds. I have been tempted to try and save some to see if I could make some jam out of the berries. This is a really nice plant for spring flowers also.

Dear LL,

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with your Shadblow Serviceberry! We’re delighted to hear that your plant not only provides abundant fruit for the birds but also adds beautiful spring blossoms to your garden. Serviceberries are indeed special for attracting wildlife and creating seasonal interest.

If you decide to try making jam from the berries, be sure to pick them when they are fully ripe—deep purple and slightly soft to the touch—and wash them gently before use. There are many excellent recipes online for Serviceberry jam or preserves, often combining the berries with sugar and a bit of lemon juice to balance the flavor. If you need recommendations or a recipe, let us know – we’re happy to provide some tried-and-true tips.

Thanks again for your feedback and for celebrating the wildlife benefits of your Serviceberry with us. Here’s to many more bountiful seasons in your garden!

Hearty growing wishes,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

J
Jake
easy to care for

I may be lazy but I have never felt the need to prune or treat my border line of Shadblow Serviceberries. They make very nice borders that are thick and begin branching close to the ground to provide a really nice screen.

Hello Jake,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with your Shadblow Serviceberry! We’re delighted to hear how effortlessly they’ve established themselves as a thick, attractive screen in your garden—sometimes the easiest care plants become our favorites! It’s great to know they begin branching close to the ground, creating that lovely dense border without a lot of maintenance.

If you ever do feel like enhancing their shape or health in the future, light pruning in early spring can help encourage new growth and maintain the screen’s fullness. But it sounds like your natural approach is working wonderfully! For additional tips on Serviceberry care or ideas on companion plants that enjoy similar conditions, our website has some excellent resources we’d be happy to guide you to.

Thanks again for your lovely note—wishing you many more beautiful seasons with your Shadblow Serviceberries.

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

L
Ll
Wildlife

My serviceberries provide a lot of fruit for birds. I have been tempted to try and save some to see if I could make some jam out of the berries. This is a really nice plant for spring flowers also.

Hello Ll,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the Shadblow Serviceberry! We're delighted to hear that your tree is not only attracting and feeding birds but also gracing your spring with its lovely flowers. It’s wonderful that you’re considering making jam – the berries can be a delicious treat when harvested at the right time, typically when they’re fully ripe and a deep reddish-purple color.

When trying to make jam, be sure to wash the berries thoroughly and remove their seeds, as they have tiny pits like cherries. There are many excellent jam recipes online that can guide you through the process step-by-step; we recommend looking for recipes specifically featuring serviceberries or Juneberries for best results.

If you’d like more tips on how to care for your serviceberry or recipes to explore, don’t hesitate to reach out. We love helping fellow gardeners celebrate both wildlife and harvest from their plants!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

J
Jake
easy to care for

I may be lazy but I have never felt the need to prune or treat my border line of Shadblow Serviceberries. They make very nice borders that are thick and begin branching close to the ground to provide a really nice screen.

Hi Jake,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback on the Shadblow Serviceberry! We love hearing how well they fit into your garden and appreciate you sharing that these plants provide such a thick, beautiful screen right from close to the ground. It’s great that their low-maintenance nature perfectly suits your care style—sometimes the best plants are the ones that don’t require constant pruning or treatment!

If you ever want to enhance or refresh your border, light pruning in late winter can help maintain shape, but it sounds like your serviceberries are thriving just as they are. Should you look to companion plant, flowering perennials or shade-tolerant shrubs can make for some stunning garden layers alongside these hedges.

Thanks again for sharing your experience—we’re thrilled the Shadblow Serviceberries have been a fit for your space!

Rooting for your garden’s success,
Your Nature Hills Plant Care Team

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