Amelanchier laevis ‘Cumulus’ – Cumulus Allegheny Serviceberry

Botanical Name: Amelanchier laevis ‘Cumulus’

Alternate Name: Cumulus Allegheny Serviceberry

Allegheny serviceberry is an introduction from Princeton Nurseries in New Jersey.  It can be considered a small upright tree or a large shrub.

The 5-petaled, slightly fragrant, white flowers droop in clusters in early spring (April) before the leaves. Flowers give way to small, round, edible berries which ripen to dark purplish-black in June (hence the sometimes common name of Juneberry) and resemble blueberries in size, color and taste. The leaves are finely-toothed and emerge in spring with a bronzish-purple tinge. The leaves of the Cumulus serviceberry mature to lustrous dark green in summer and turn red-orange in fall.

This is a good selection for native plant areas. Shrub forms can be grown as tall informal hedges or screens and are attractive to wildlife. Its tolerance to some urban pollution makes this a good choice to use in smaller landscapes and under power lines.

Cumulus Allegheny Serviceberry is also resistant to verticillium wilt.

 

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Description

Height: 25 ft.
Spread: 15 – 20 ft.
Shape: Upright oval
Flower Color: White in clusters
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Fall Color: Bright Orange to Red
Features: nice fall color
Exposure: Full Sun
Watering: Moderate & Regular, tolerates drought
Soil: Tolerant of a somewhat wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained loamy soil.
Growth Rate: Medium
USDA Zones: 4-8
Uses: Accent tree, lawn tree, park tree, street tree, lining walkways, wildlife gardens
Similar Trees: Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry

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