Canadian Serviceberry

Amelanchier canadensis, Rosaceae

Zones

2–7

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Silvery LupineLupinus argenteus

Nitrogen Fixation

Mountain HuckleberryVaccinium membranaceum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Common GreenbrierSmilax rotundifolia

Physical Support

Braun's Holly FernPolystichum braunii

Shade Provision

Hillside BlueberryVaccinium pallidum

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

SquashberryViburnum edule

Related shrub species in similar ecological niches compete for space, light, and nutrients

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionEarly Spring Pollinator SupportWildlife FoodErosion Control

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidEye HealthTraditional Cold Remedy

Common Questions

What zones does Canadian Serviceberry grow in?

Canadian Serviceberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Canadian Serviceberry?

Good companions for Canadian Serviceberry include Silvery Lupine, Mountain Huckleberry, Common Greenbrier, Braun's Holly Fern, Hillside Blueberry.

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