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Smith, R.W.
Amelanchier sanguinea
Amelanchier sanguinea (Pursh) DC.
Roundleaf Serviceberry, Red-twig Serviceberry
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: AMSA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
A low, straggling or arching shrub, 3-8 ft. tall, usually with a single, slender trunk. Grows in clumps but does not form colonies. Loose, nodding spikes of white, sometimes pinkish, flowers are followed by dark-purple berries.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf: Green
Flower:
Fruit: Purple
Size Class: 6-12 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May
Distribution
USA: CT , GA , IA , IL , IN , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NC , ND , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , TN , VA , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , ON , QC
Native Distribution: ME & Que. to ND, s. to CT, MI & SD; also mts. to NC & TN
Native Habitat: Hillsides; upland woods; rocky slopes
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil pH: Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
CaCO3 Tolerance: Low
Soil Description: Rocky, clay soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Benefit
Use Wildlife: An important browse and food plant for birds and other wildlife.Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Value to Beneficial Insects
Special Value to Native BeesThis information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.
Propagation
Description: This species can be rooted from early spring hardwood cuttings or softwood cutting taken in the summer. Sow untreated seeds in fall or cold-stratified seed in spring.Seed Collection: Collect fruits as soon as they ripen (if you can beat the birds) and clean seeds immediately to prevent fermentation. Fertile seeds are dark brown with a leathery seed coat. Seed extraction is usually by macerating the fruit and washing them over screens. Air dry and store in sealed, refrigerated containers for up to five years.
Seed Treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 90-120 days.
Commercially Avail: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA
Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Bibliography
Bibref 946 - Gardening with Prairie Plants: How to Create Beautiful Native Landscapes (2002) Wasowski, SallySearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Amelanchier sanguinea in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Amelanchier sanguinea in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Amelanchier sanguinea
Metadata
Record Modified: 2012-07-02Research By: TWC Staff