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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000098
11/12/99
Amelanchier canadensis--Shadblow Serviceberry
Hardiness Zones: 3 to 7
Height: 10 ft Spread: 6 ft Form: upright
Type: deciduous large shrub
Annual Growth Rate: 12 to 18 inches
Flowers: White
Fruit: Red turning to blue
Comments: This large shrub has erect stems that form
multi-stemmed clumps. The small clusters (Vis. 4) of white
flowers are followed by blue fruits (Vis. 5) that are edible
and often eaten by birds. The fall color (Vis. 3) is
usually yellow with red or orange. The plant is useful in
wet soils.
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