Smooth Serviceberry

Common Name: Smooth Serviceberry Scientific Name: Amelanchier laevis Layer: Groundcover, Vignette, Structure Light Conditions: Sun, Part-sun, Shade Soil Conditions: Dry, Moist-drained, Moist Bloom Colour: White Season of Interest: Spring Suitable for: Lawn replacement, Septic bed, Shoreline Description: Serviceberry says “welcome to spring” with its white flowers that bloom just after the ground thaws when pollinators are at their hungriest.
  • Common Name: Smooth Serviceberry
  • Scientific Name: Amelanchier laevis
  • Layer: Groundcover, Vignette, Structure
  • Light Conditions: Sun, Part-sun, Shade
  • Soil Conditions: Dry, Moist-drained, Moist
  • Bloom Colour: White
  • Season of Interest: Spring
  • Suitable for: Lawn replacement, Septic bed, Shoreline
  • Description: Serviceberry says “welcome to spring” with its white flowers that bloom just after the ground thaws when pollinators are at their hungriest.
  • Native to Haliburton County.