How to Grow and Care for Shadbushes

Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) is a small, deciduous shrub that grows native in eastern North America and is cultivated throughout the continent. It primarily gets used as an ornamental plant. Some artists have also used canadian serviceberry as a bonsai plant.

Common serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is a small, deciduous tree that grows to heights of 4.5 to 9 m. Beautiful clusters of showy white blossoms appear in early spring, fruits ripen in summer and leaves change color in fall. It attracts butterflies, bees, and birds. Grows well in full sun or partial shade

Snowy mespilus (Amelanchier ovalis) is native to central and southern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. In mid-spring, it produces mildly fragrant white flowers that attract many pollinators. The flowers mature into red or dark purple berries in early summer. As a species of serviceberry, the fruits of Amelanchier ovalis are edible either raw or cooked.

A large shrub with edible berries, the western serviceberry is both beautiful and delicious. Pretty white flowers appear first, followed by green leaves which turn to yellowish red in the fall. Berries appear in late summer and turn a deep blue shade when ripe.

Amelanchier sanguinea is a shrub or small tree that occurs in various environments across eastern and central North America. It produces berry-like fruit with a sweet and juicy flavor. Roundleaf serviceberry attracts birds, who like to feed on these juicy berries. However, be sure to identify Amelanchier sanguinea correctly, because it can be confused easily with other types of serviceberries.