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      Amelanchier laevis |
    Allegneny Serviceberry |
       Deciduous Shrub |
HEIGHT: | 15 - 25 feet | SPREAD: | 10 - 15 feet | DISTINCTIONS: | Similar to A. arborea but with new leaves purplish to bronze and are not pubescent; leaves green in summer then yellow, orange and red autumn color; white flowers on long 2" racemes; sweet edible purplish black fruit that draws birds; full sun to partial shade; tolerates a range of soils. | LIMITATIONS: | Can be a host for apple (serviceberry)/cedar rust; susceptible to leaf spot | HARDINESS: | SE (Zone 4) | ORIGIN: | Newfoundland to Georgia and west to Kansas. | CULTIVARS: | | _____________________________ Back to List | The information for this Deciduous Shrub (137) was last updated on: 2010-12-08 18:15:06 |
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