Alleghany Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Alleghany Serviceberry
Amelanchier laevis

Flowers and leaves of Alleghany Serviceberry
Flowers and leaves of Alleghany Serviceberry
 
Features
White flowers in spring before leaves emerge; smooth gray bark; autumn color is orange red. 
 
Culture
Full sun to shade; moist, well-drained soil; prefers slightly acid soil. 
 
Cultivars
  • 'Cumulus'- broadly columnar habit, orange autumn foliage.
 
 
Mature Height
15-25 Feet
 
Size
Large
 
 
Mature Width
15-25 Feet
 
Mature Form
Multi-stemmed; suckers to form a colony; overall, has an oval to rounded shape. 
 
Native To:
United States (and Illinois) 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8 
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Uses
Massing
Naturalizing
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Orange
Red
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Leaf miners, pear leaf blister mite are possible, but not common problems. Rust, powdery mildew and fireblight are possible, but not common problems.
 
Additional Notes
Serviceberries are often used as large shrubs, but most species can grow larger than expected and can be used as small trees.

 

 
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