Canadian Serviceberry Tree (Amalanchier canadensis or Glamuejmnaqsi)
Canadian serviceberries are shrubby trees, often prized for their showy displays of spring flowers, summer production of berries, and vivid fall colours. It is a preferred host of many species including Red-spotted purple butterflies. The fruit of serviceberries is edible and has been an important food source for Indigenous communities across the country since time immemorial.
QUICK FACTS AND TREE CARE:
- Typical max height: 7-9 metres
- Flowering season: Mid-May to early June
- Moisture and soil preference: Though often found in moist soils when growing wild, serviceberries are tolerant of a variety of moisture and nutrient regimes.
- Shade tolerance: Moderate to high
- Site Selection tips: This low maintenance tree will thrive just about anywhere, but regular watering during its first growing season will give it a boost!
- Companion planting tips: Ferns, Black cherry, Rough goldenrod
CLIMATE CHANGE STATS:
When this tree reaches 10 cm in diameter, it will provide the following benefits yearly*:
- 4 lbs carbon sequestered
- Stormwater mitigation:
- 48 liters of runoff avoided
- 2,490 liters of rainfall intercepted
*Stats provided by: MyTree