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Serviceberry recommendations

beesandblues88_z7a

4 years ago

I would like to Plant a serviceberry tree/shrub that will attract birds and maybe provide a tiny bit of shade for my water garden . I was wondering which ones stay around 8 to 10 ft.

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tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
4 years ago
My x grandiflora took 25 years to get 15 feet tall.

tj
ViburnumValley central KY Bluegrass z6
4 years ago
Selections aside, you will likely need to plant two different ones to achieve decent cross-pollination (Amelanchier sp. are members of Rosaceae) and thus quality fruit set to satisfy birds. 'Cumulus', 'Spring Flurry', 'Autumn Brilliance', 'Prince William' are some named selections. Several seedling plants would also satisfy the requirement.
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beesandblues88_z7a
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks. I didn't realize that.
ViburnumValley central KY Bluegrass z6
4 years ago
If there are already Serviceberry plants growing nearby in your neighborhood, then you could very well gain sufficient cross pollination from insects visiting those plants. It is always better to have them closer by.

Once you get (and taste yourself) the fruit, you may want to shoo the birds away and keep it for yourself...
arbordave (SE MI)
4 years ago
Cumulus and Spring Flurry are more tree-like compared to Autumn Brilliance and Prince William. I don't have any experience with Prince William, but it may be the most compact grower of the 4.

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