Overview
Amelanchier canadensis is a columnar upright, suckering tree in the genus Amelanchier, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 6.0 m tall. Amelanchier canadensis grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, hedging and screens and edible fruit. It is native to Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey and New York.
About
Amelanchier canadensis is a species of Amelanchier native to eastern North America in Canada from Newfoundland west to southern Ontario, and in the United States from Maine south to Alabama. It is largely restricted to wet sites, particularly on the Atlantic coastal plain, growing at altitudes from sea level up to 200 m.
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About the genus
Amelanchier, also known as shadbush, shadwood or shadblow, serviceberry or sarvisberry, juneberry, saskatoon, sugarplum, wild-plum or chuckley pear, is a genus of about 20 species of deciduous-leaved shrubs and small trees in the rose family (Rosaceae).
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Amelanchier
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Amelanchier canadensis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Tree
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Suckering
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 6.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Hedging and screens, Edible fruit
- Native to
- Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Amelanchier canadensis
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Fireblight, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Amelanchier canadensis?
Amelanchier canadensis prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Amelanchier canadensis need?
Amelanchier canadensis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Amelanchier canadensis grow?
Amelanchier canadensis reaches a height of 6.0 m.
Is Amelanchier canadensis hardy in the UK?
Amelanchier canadensis has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Amelanchier canadensis?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.