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Amelanchier laevis

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 4.5 - 12 m (15 - 40 ft)
Spread 4.5 - 12 m (15 - 40 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description This splendid flowering tree transforms your yard when it is in bloom. The tree Amelanchier laevis (smooth serviceberry) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring. The foliage is greyish green in colour. Amelanchier laevis (smooth serviceberry) yields showy and medium red fruit.
Typical Uses Street planting.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Amelanchier laevis . Amelanchier laevis is tolerant of salt. In autumn, Amelanchier laevis is alight with fall colour.
Cautions Be aware that bees and wasps are attracted to this tree.