Is serviceberry a tree or shrub?

Downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is a deciduous, small tree or shrub in the rose family (Rosaceae) with a native habitat stretching from Maine to Iowa, south to northern Florida and Louisiana. It can be found throughout South Carolina and is hardy in Zones 4 to 9.

How tall does Allegheny serviceberry get?

The Allegheny Serviceberry grows in shade or partial shade as an understory tree (Fig. 1). The small tree grows 30 to 40 feet tall and spreads 15 to 20 feet. Multiple stems are upright and highly branched forming a dense shrub, or if properly pruned a small tree.

How fast does Allegheny serviceberry grow?

Expect a serviceberry you plant to grow to about 25 to 30 feet (7-9 m.) tall. Growth rate is medium to fast for this deciduous tree. Because it grows fairly quickly and is multi-stemmed and full, people often choose the Allegheny serviceberry to fill in spaces in a yard.

How tall do serviceberry shrubs get?

Mature Size. The downy serviceberry grows to a height of 15–25′ and a spread of 15–25′ at maturity.

Is serviceberry a fast growing tree?

Serviceberry trees grow fast and can quickly fill a garden.

Are serviceberry trees fast growing?

This tree grows at a medium rate, with height increases of 13–24″ per year.

Is serviceberry a good street tree?

It flowers best in part sun to part shade but tolerates shade. It is medium to fast-growing but a fairly short-lived tree. Allegheny Serviceberry can be used as a small shade tree, street tree, in a woodland setting or used as a shrub in borders and hedges.

Which serviceberry is best?

The Canadian serviceberry, sometimes known as shadblow serviceberry, is hardier overall than other species. Choose a location with moist soils that offer good drainage for best results; it will tolerate dry soil but may struggle if drought conditions are present.

Do serviceberry trees lose their leaves in winter?

Serviceberry’s Standout winter bark and structure The bark is smooth and light gray and looks really lovely throughout the winter when there are no leaves. Autumn Brilliance is also available as a single stem tree (like mine) or if you are looking for even more winter interest there’s a multi-stemmed variety.

What can I plant next to serviceberry?

Excellent companion plants to be planted alongside a Serviceberry are Eastern Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus), Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), Rhododendron spp., Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum), Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia), Sweet Pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia), and Coral Bells (Heuchera …

Do deer eat serviceberry bushes?

Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry will attract wildlife, birds, is deer resistant, and is a Firewise plant. It is also a native shrub for our area.

Are Serviceberries poisonous to humans?

On most, the berries are sweet and juicy, some (like the Downy Serviceberry) the fruit is dry and tasteless. All are edible, none are poisonous, so if you know it is a Serviceberry, you can try the berry. One of the great bonuses of this member of the Rose family is that it does not have thorns.