The leaves will only be half grown during mid-bloom. (the pears). Amelanchier canadensis (Canadian Serviceberry) is a dense, upright, multi-stemmed large shrub or small tree with a delicate, dome-shaped crown. Its branches slope upward so as to be almost parallel with the main stem. It can be found in the eastern United States from Maine to Georgia, west to Mississippi and in the eastern parts of Tennessee. Spread: 3m (10’). Keep your heat mat on 24 hours per day. Place your seeds 1 inch to 1 ½ inches below the soil surface. Best Sellers. Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Its fragrant beautiful white flowers bloom before leaves appear on other trees in the spring. Heat & humidity is critical for germination. It has several smooth, gray trunks that grow up to approximately 26 ft tall (8 m) and 15–20 ft (5–6 m) wide. The twigs are hairy when young, becoming smooth with age. The fruit is purplish-black, juicy, and sweet. Sheffield's Seed Co. Inc. ©2020 P (315) 497-1058 8-4pm EST Email: seed@sheffields.com, Policies Shipping Information We Support Resource Center. Amelanchier canadensis Seeds, Canadian Serviceberry Juneberry Amelanchier Canadensis is also known as Canadian service-berry, shadblow serviceberry, juneberry, shadbush and or junebusha deciduous small shrub tree belonging to the family of Rosaceae. Germination usually occurs in May or during the spring season. Attractive to pollinators, they are followed by small, edible, blue-black berries in early summer. The young leaves are covered with a soft, fine hair and will become dark green and smooth with age. It is native to Eastern North America. In the Northern states – the best time to plant seeds outdoors is from May to June. Place the seed container on a heat mat under growing light(s). It hybridizes with A. stolonifera, A. intermedia, A. arborea, and A. laevis. Height: 6m (19’). In the Northeast, it may be found growing in association with tupelo, speckled alder, poplar, hazel shrubs, white oak, red cedar, choke cherry, and bayberry. Amelanchier canadensis, commonly called shadblow serviceberry, is a deciduous, early flowering, large shrub or small tree which can grow up to 15-30 feet tall! Your seeds will naturally stratify during the cold winter. Outdoor Planting: If your seeds do not require stratification: the best time to plant tree and shrub seeds outdoors is after the last frost in your area (spring). * This species can be used as a dwarfing rootstock for Malus spp. petals mostly 12-15 mm long and stalks of fruit 10-25 mm long (vs. A. canadensis, with petals 7-10 mm long and stalks of fruit 5-10 mm long). It is technically a pome (similar to an apple or pear), which is not typical within the Rosaceae family, but it diagnostic of the subtribe Malinae, to which Amelanchier spp. In regards to pruning, it is only necessary to prune the tree when stems become tangled or dead wood builds up. * The fruit contains a few small seeds at the centre, it has a sweet flavour with a hint of apple. Place the seed container on a heat mat under growing light(s). The Shadblow Serviceberry is one of the earliest native trees to flower in the spring. (the apples) and Pyrus spp. The nodding inflorescence is indeterminate with many stemmed white flowers branching from a cottony axis. Amelanchier canadensis is a small, deciduous tree that makes a fine specimen for smaller gardens with plenty of seasonal interest. Amelanchier canadensis are largely insect and disease free, and are great to grow if you wish to attract birds, due to its berry yielding capabilities. Serviceberry has a haploid chromosome count of 17, as opposed to other plants in the Rosaceae family which have counts of 7, 8, 9, or 15. Shadblow Serviceberry berries are used in making jams, jellies and pies. * It is a wonderful plant to use around ponds, lakes and streams but also does well on drier soils. The five showy, oblong to lance-like petals are 7–10 mm (~ 0.5 in) long. Once your seeds germinate, move each seed into its own container under the growing lights and on the heat mat. If your seeds require pretreatment: you should plant your seeds outdoors before the ground freezes in your area (late September to early November). Keep your growing lights on 14 hours per day. Shadbush is the common name because its flowering coincides with the annual migration of shad in New England rivers. Flowers give way to edible purple black berries in early summer. Stratification Requirement: Seed requires 30-60 days warm stratification followed by 90-120 days cold stratification. There are 10–15 pairs of main veins. The 3–6 cm long and 2–3 cm wide leaves are oblong, finely-toothed, rounded at base, and rounded at the apex with a small, sharp projection. The berries are eaten by songbirds, bluebirds and robins. Common Name: Canaan Fir. They are reddishbrown in the winter and produce reddish-purple leaf buds. Germination may occur in 1 week or as long as 3 months (depending on the species). Synonyms include A. confusa, A.oblongifolia, Mespilus Canadensis or A.canadensis var.subintegra. Germination may occur in 1 week or as long as 3 months (depending on the species). belongs. Items are priced on a curve, you can buy any 'bulk quantity' up to what we have in stock, some examples are: * It is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 0.5–8 m tall with one to many stems and a narrow, fastigiate crown. Amelanchier canadensis - Shrub and Vine Seeds - Canadian Serviceberry, Shadblow, Downy Serviceberry, Shadbush :: Seeds for Sale, Tree seeds, Shrub seeds, Flower seeds, Vine seeds, Herb seeds,Grass seeds, Vegetable seeds. Botanical Name: Abies balsamea phanerolepis WV Canaan. Sowing Amelanchier alnifolia Seeds: Prune trees to remove wayward, broken, dead, or diseased branches and limbs, or for safety around utility lines Use pruning saws and loppers for moderate work, and a chainsaw for heavy work. Gently water your seeds to keep moist, not soaking wet. Planting Instructions: Fill a container with seed starting mix to about ½ inch from the top. Place your seeds 1 inch to 1 ½ inches below the soil surface. It is considered a coastal species of low elevations. Indoor Planting: If your seeds require stratification or scarification – do the recommended pretreatment before planting indoors. The underside of the leaf is covered with soft white hairs. Natural populations of serviceberry often hybridize and so may be difficult to distinguish. They are ash-gray with dark stripes when young, and rough, with long furrows when older. Distribution: Serviceberry grows in USDA hardiness zone 4–7. The Shadblow Serviceberry is a shrub or small tree that grows 25 to 30 feet tall and 15 to 20 feet wide. FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS $60+ TO THE USA & CANADA, Shadblow Serviceberry(Amelanchier canadensis). Prefers moist, well-drained soil. We pledge that we do not knowingly buy, sell or trade genetically engineered seeds or plants. Gently water your seeds to keep moist, not soaking wet. Habitat: Serviceberry is an understory tree, often found growing in clumps in swamps, lowlands, and thickets. Keep your seedlings indoors for 2-3 months before transplanting outdoors in the spring (May to June). Heat & humidity is critical for germination. Its flower nectar attracts butterflies. Canadian serviceberry is a woody, deciduous shrub native to the US. Amelanchier canadensis NC State University and N.C. A&T State University work in tandem, along with federal, state and local governments, to form a strategic partnership called N.C. Amelanchier canadensis Serviceberry. Soil Type: Tolerant of wide range of soil conditions. The Shadblow Serviceberry is a stunning fall foliage tree with orange, gold, red and green leaves. For current distribution, please consult the Plant Profile page for this species on the PLANTS Web site. Cooperative Extension, which staffs local offices in all 100 counties and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. In mid spring, attractive erect sprays of small, slightly fragrant, white, star-shaped flowers emerge just before the leaves. Keep your growing lights on 14 hours per day. Additionally, morphological characteristics in this genus are quite variable. : seed requires 30-60 days warm stratification followed by 90-120 days cold stratification mat... 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