Deciduous, early spring-flowering, North American tree Description: Delicate white flowers appear as the leaves emerge, giving the plant a light, airy appearance; edible, maroon-purple fruit form in early summer; finely toothed, elliptic leaves turn orange-red in fall Habit: Small tree or dense, multi-stemmed shrub; grows 15 to 30 feet high and up to 20 feet wide Culture: Prefers full sun to light shade and moist, rich loam with added organic matter Hardiness: Cold hardy to USDA Zone 4 This small native tree, also called Shadblow Serviceberry or Thicket Serviceberry, is in the rose family. The blueberry-like fruits appear in early summer and are used in jams, jellies, and pies; they are also attractive to birds. This species was known in Europe by the mid-18th century and plant explorer John Clayton noted Shadbush in his Flora Virginica of 1736. Philadelphia nurseryman John Bartram listed several species, including A. Canadensis, in his broadside catalog of 1783.This plant will ship bare root. Approximately 2'-3' tall. Bare root planting tips: If you can't plant immediately, store your plant in a cool location and keep the roots moist or pot in a container with a nursery potting mix from your local garden center. Before planting, let the roots soak for several hours as you prepare the site. You'll want to dig a large enough hole so the root mass can spread out and the plant is at the same soil level as when it was growing in the nursery. Once planted, water it in well and wait a month before fertilizing. Mulching will help to maintain moisture and raise soil temperatures for faster growth.
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