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The Canadian Serviceberry (Canadensis) is generally described as a perennial tree or shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Canadian Serviceberry (Canadensis) has green foliage and inconspicuous white flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous purple fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Canadian Serviceberry (Canadensis) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Canadian Serviceberry (Canadensis) will reach up to 23 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 20 feet.
The Canadian Serviceberry (Canadensis) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -33°F. has low tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.
| Category | |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| General Type | Tree, Shrub |
| Growth Period | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Duration | Perennial |
| Lifespan | Long |
| Plant Nativity | Native to U.S. |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Mid Spring |
|---|---|
| Displays Fall Colors | Yes |
| Shape/Growth Form | Multiple Stem |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
| Height When Mature | 23 |
| Vegetative Spread | Moderate |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Conspicuousness | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | High |
| Fruit/Seed Seasonality | Summer Fall |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Propagations (Ways to Grow) | Bare Root, Container, Seed |
|---|---|
| Moisture Requirements | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | Yes |
| Minimum Temperature | -33 |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 20 |
| Toxic to Nearby Plants | No |
| Toxic to Livestock | No |
| After-Harvest Resprout Ability | Yes |
| Responds to Coppicing | No |
| pH Range | 5.5–7.5 pH |
|---|---|
| Precipitation Range | 30–30 inches/yr |
| Planting Density | 700–1800 indiv./acre |
| Soil Textures | Coarse, Fine, Medium |
| Soil Depth for Roots | 20 |
| Minimum Frost-Free Days | 110 day(s) |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | High |
| Leaf Retention | No |
|---|---|
| Palatability | High |
| Fire Resistant | Yes |
| Causes Livestock Bloating | None |
Source: USDA, NRCS, PLANTS Database, plants.usda.gov.
National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA
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