Redbud, Eastern
Serviceberry
Amelanchier x grandiflora
CLASS I
Cercis canadensis
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. photo
J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. photo
Family
Rosaceae
Fall Color
Yellow
Family
Rosaceae
Fall Color
Yellow/orange/red
Form
Round
Seed
Bean like pod
Form
Multi-stemmed small tree
Seed
Edible 1/4" red to purplish black
Size
20-30 ft. High 20-25 ft. Wide
Flower
Attractive pink clusters in April
Size
15-25 ft. High 15-25 ft. Wide
Flower
White blooms on 3-4" racemes
Characteristics A beautiful small tree native to North America. Trunk is usually branched very close to the ground. Heart shaped leaves open with reddish/purple color then turn dark green. Very nice floral displaying April/May lasts 2/3 weeks.
Growing Conditions (Hardy in Zones 5-6)
Characteristics Grows as either a strong single stem tree or a large multi-stemmed shrub. White blossoms in late spring producing small red berries turning purplish in fall. Deep green foliage turning orange to deep red in fall.
Growing Conditions (Hardy in Zones 4-9)
Water: Quite drought tolerant in maturity
Water: Tolerates moderate levels of moisture
Light: Full sun/partial shade
Light: Full sun
Soil:
Soil:
Does well in many soil types
Growth Rate Medium growth rate, 1 ft per year
Disease and Insect Pests Cankers, verticillium wilt, scale and leaf hoppers
Commonly Available Varieties ‘Forest Pansy’ Lavender Twist® ‘Ruby Falls’
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Tolerates most soil types
Growth Rate Fast, 1 -2 ft per year
Disease and Insect Pests Rusts, powdery mildew, fire blight, borers, leaf miners and scale
Commonly Available Varieties Autumn Brilliance® - great fall color Spring Flurry®
