Serviceberry (multi-stem form)
Amelanchier arborea · Rosaceae
| Type | shrub (shrub layer) |
|---|---|
| Mature size | 10 ft tall × 8 ft wide |
| Sun | FS, PS (full sun to part shade) |
| Water | L, M (low to moderate) |
| Deer resistance | medium |
| Drought tolerance | medium |
| Hardiness | 4-9 |
| Maintenance | low |
| Edible | yes |
| Nitrogen fixing | no |
| Bloom | Apr, May |
| Harvest | Jun, Jul |
| Expected yield | 7 lb/yr |
| Source | Stark Bros; local nurseries |
Planning price
$22.00 per plant estimated
cpi · Serviceberry / Spicebush (Native)
Native spicebush for the Zone E shade edge.
Design notes
Kept multi-stem to fit the smaller front zones; bronze autumn colour.
Historic uses
Bark and leaves used as a poultice for sore eyes; fruit for jam and pies.
Scoring
| Ornamental | 9/10 |
|---|---|
| Disease resistance | 8/10 |
| Sweetness of harvest | 7/10 |
| Complexity of care | 7/10 |
| Medicinal value | 4/10 |
Shared plant library
These records are stored once at /home/chris/.gardenway/plant-library.json and
reused by every design and project on this machine, so the same species does not have
to be researched again.
Where this is used
| Draft | Zone | Qty | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft 3 - Native Woodland Garden | D | 2 | Multi-stem serviceberry as the shrub layer behind the border. |