Shadblow Service Berry, Downy Serviceberry, Canadian Serviceberry 'Prince William'

Amelanchiercanadensis

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Amelanchier (am-uh-LAN-kee-er)
Species
canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Malvern, Arkansas

San Anselmo, California

Naperville, Illinois

New York City, New York

Staunton, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Naperville, IL (Zone 5b) | April 2010 | positive

I've had a 'Princess Diana' for many years. Last year I potted up a seedling from it. It is now about 3 feet tall but no flowers. Does...Read More

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Marin, CA (Zone 9b) | September 2008 | positive

This is such a lovely little tree! This year, after being in the ground for 2 years, it bloomed with the most delicate white flowers, and...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Amelanchier grandiflora 'Prince William' SERVICEBERRY Dec (z4) (Ed,B&W,Hon)
Drk glossy leaves provide a nice background for the ex...Read More

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