smooth serviceberry

How to Grow and Care for smooth serviceberry

smooth serviceberry · Amelanchier laevis
Also known as: Allegheny serviceberry; Allegheny shadberry; juneberry

Grow in moist, well-drained, lime-free soil; will grow in sun or partial shade but autumn colours are stronger in full sun

Watering: Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spellsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing smooth serviceberry

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in moist, well-drained, lime-free soil; will grow in sun or partial shade but autumn colours are stronger in full sun

How to Water smooth serviceberry?

Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for smooth serviceberry?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for smooth serviceberry?

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What Soil Is Best for smooth serviceberry?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for smooth serviceberry?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize smooth serviceberry?

Balanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly

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How to Prune smooth serviceberry?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate smooth serviceberry?

Propagate by seed or by semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant smooth serviceberry?

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How to Care for smooth serviceberry in Winter?

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How to Plant smooth serviceberry?

Grow in moist, well-drained, lime-free soil; will grow in sun or partial shade but autumn colours are stronger in full sun

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How to Repot smooth serviceberry?

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How to Harvest smooth serviceberry?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to fireblight

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of smooth serviceberry

Fruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of smooth serviceberry

Plant typeTrees
Height4-8 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageDeciduous
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OriginNorthern America

Scientific Classification

Species
Amelanchier laevis
Genus
Amelanchier
Family
Rosaceae
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