NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Amelanchier canadensis
Eastern Serviceberry, Sarvisberry, Shad
Scientific Name: |
Amelanchier canadensis |
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Genus: |
Amelanchier |
Species Epithet: |
canadensis |
Common Name: |
Eastern Serviceberry, Sarvisberry, Shad |
Plant Type |
Shrub |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Rosaceae (Rose Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Invasive Status: |
(*Key) |
Size: |
6-12 ft., 12-36 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
White |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day, Part Shade - 2 to 6 hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Moist, Wet |
Bloom Time: |
March, April |
Growing Area: |
Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, Coastal Plain |
Habitat Description: |
Pocosins, acidic wetlands, bogs, wet pine flatwoods, maritime forests. Rare in NC mountains, uncommon in piedmont, common in coastal plain. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Alternate |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Highest Wildlife Value |
Landscape Value: |
Highly Recommended and Available |
State Rank: |
S4: Apparently secure (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G5 - Secure (*Key) |
Notes: |
Edible fruit and beautiful fall foliage. |
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Close-up of flowers blooming in early spring before the leaves have developed.
Larry Mellichamp |
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Links: |
Go Botany: https://gobotany.nativeplanttrust.org/species/amelanchier/canadensis/ NC Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/amelanchier-canadensis/ Vascular Plants of NC: https://auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov/flora/species_account.php 700 Bird-friendly Plants for NC: https://nc.audubon.org/700 |
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