Serviceberry cultivars

I am considering planting a serviceberry in front of a somewhat exposed window. I am trying to sort through the different varieties and cultivars. The location is almost full sun much of the day and shade in the afternoon, somewhat…

How to prune my young tree

Hello, I have a young service berry that I only planted an year ago and I just found out that it having two co-dominant leader stems is a problem. I know I have to pick one stem and trim it…

Serviceberry Tree

I read through your many responses regarding newly planted service berry trees and some of my questions were answered but I have attached a picture of a leaf from my tree that was planted in July. I’ve tried to keep…

Amelanchier alnifolia vs Amelanchier canadensis

Please tell me the differences between Saskatoon serviceberries ‘Regent’ (amelanchier alnifolia) and Serviceberries (amelanchier canadensis). I would like to know differences as it relates to cost, medicinal benefits, taste, size of berries, space requirement, etc. Would you say they are…

Bark Peeling on Serviceberry

My serviceberry is 10 years old and the bark is pealing on the old growth. Although some of the branches have died it still has lots of green leaves on the remaining branches and also has new growth from runners.…

Amelanchier canadensis

Hi, I have another question about this plant. I would like to plant one at the back of my house, south facing, full sun. My garden plot is 8 ft wide. Please see attached photo. This location has exhaust vents…

Amelanchier canadensis

Sheridan is selling this serviceberry and the tag states “plant two to ensure pollination”. However on the Plants for a Future website, it states that the plant is self-fertile and flowers are hermaphrodite. If only one is planted, will…