Plant Detail: Amelanchier canadensis

* Common Name:	oblong leaf serviceberry, Canadian serviceberry
* Genus:	*Amelanchier*
* Species:	*canadensis*
Subspecies:
* Family (scientific):	Rosaceae
* Family (common):	Rose
Synonyms :	Amelanchier canadensis var. subintegra, Amelanchier lucida
* Distribution in Canada:	Quebec New Brunswick Nova Scotia P.E.I.

Photographer: J.S. Peterson @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database.

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Notice: This species is often confused with others. Only purchase from a specialized, bio-regional native plant nursery.

Habitat

Ecozone(s):

Atlantic Maritime

Natural Habitat(s):

Prairie/Meadow/Field
Swamp/Marsh (nutrient rich)

Habitat Garden(s):

Prairie/Meadow

Erosion Control?

Characteristics		Growing Conditions
* Plant Type:	Shrub	Moisture Requirements: Moist, Wet Light Requirements: Sun, Partial Shade Soil Requirements: Loam Temperature Zone: 3
Evergreen?	No
Average Height:	2 to 6 m
Tolerances:	Salt Tolerant Juglones Tolerant

Flower Info		Fruit/Seed Info
Showy flowers?	Yes	Showy fruit/seeds?	Yes
Bloom time:	Mar to Apr	Edible for humans?	Yes
Flower Colour(s):	White/Cream	Fruit/Seed Colour(s):	Black, Red

Miscellaneous		Uses
Fragrant Flowers?	No	Urban Oasis, Stewards in the City, and Eco Superior are specific Evergreen programs that some plants are used in.
Fragrant Foliage?	No	Program & Other Uses:	Urban Oasis Culinary
Fall colours?	Yes
Distinctive bark?	Yes
Poisonous to humans?	No
Thorns or prickles?	No
Attracts wildlife?	Squirrels Birds
Larval host for:		Provincial tree/flower?
Plant Watch species?	No

This is an East Coast plant that does not enter Ontario. However, the name is commonly used in the nursery trade and generally refers to Amelanchier arborea, or possibly some hybrids. (Miller G.)

The fruits of shadbush (and other serviceberries) are said to be delicious, but often the wild birds, squirrels, raccoons and bears get most of them. The experts say the fruits taste better after they are cooked, which makes the seeds softer and brings out an almondlike flavor. Fresh and canned fruits are made into jams and pies. Aboriginals and European settlers used the dried fruits to flavour pemmican, a type of hard, dried meat and suet that was preserved without salt.

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