{"id":854,"date":"2016-01-11T11:18:36","date_gmt":"2016-01-11T11:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rotarybotanicalgardens.org\/?p=854"},"modified":"2016-04-11T03:13:16","modified_gmt":"2016-04-11T03:13:16","slug":"serviceberry-amelanchier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rotarybotanicalgardens.org\/serviceberry-amelanchier\/","title":{"rendered":"Serviceberry (Amelanchier)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-header\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-6034491145513724025\" class=\"post-body entry-content\">\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0QNHbdLrm3A\/VpOzXiWHIKI\/AAAAAAAA35c\/LF9sd7oATas\/s1600\/Amelanchier%2Bx%2Bgrandiflora%2B%2527Cole%2527s%2BSelect%2527%2BOBG%2B2015.jpg.JPG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0QNHbdLrm3A\/VpOzXiWHIKI\/AAAAAAAA35c\/LF9sd7oATas\/s400\/Amelanchier%2Bx%2Bgrandiflora%2B%2527Cole%2527s%2BSelect%2527%2BOBG%2B2015.jpg.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0QNHbdLrm3A\/VpOzXiWHIKI\/AAAAAAAA35c\/LF9sd7oATas\/s400\/Amelanchier%2Bx%2Bgrandiflora%2B%2527Cole%2527s%2BSelect%2527%2BOBG%2B2015.jpg.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The cold weather had finally descended upon us with a high temperature today around 17 degrees F. \u00a0The morning was chilly enough that we were all inside the Horticulture Center working on plenty of tasks. \u00a0The next couple of days will be frigid although a warm up later in the week should allow us to get back outside for more lights retrieval from the <b>Holiday Light Show (HLS)<\/b>. \u00a0The <b>HLS<\/b> had over 35,000 visitors this year which shatters the previous record last year of 27,000 attendees. \u00a0The event isn&#8217;t over yet until the last lights are packed away&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Big John and Larry H. were processing lights this morning and had help from Marv and Alan with processing cords and more lights. \u00a0Dr. Gredler was in for painting and Gene continued sanding one of our benches in need of that attention. \u00a0Ron P. continued repairing lights and Maury ran errands for us. \u00a0Our carpenters (Dave, Jim and Vern) had plenty of work to accomplish and Janice came in to help with some volunteer activities. \u00a0We also saw Gary S. and many others today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YRuCvTLwQDc\/VpPbWEezFWI\/AAAAAAAA37M\/X43Pf259_gU\/s1600\/Amelanchier%2Blamarckii%2Bblooms.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YRuCvTLwQDc\/VpPbWEezFWI\/AAAAAAAA37M\/X43Pf259_gU\/s400\/Amelanchier%2Blamarckii%2Bblooms.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/400;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YRuCvTLwQDc\/VpPbWEezFWI\/AAAAAAAA37M\/X43Pf259_gU\/s400\/Amelanchier%2Blamarckii%2Bblooms.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>I&#8217;m convinced I haven&#8217;t blogged about serviceberries (<i>Amelanchier<\/i> sp.) in the past which is a shame as they are excellent in the garden. \u00a0I consider them very impactful in both spring (with white flowers) and fall (with consistently excellent fall color). They also have excellent wildlife value with the summer fruits being devoured by a wide range of critters. \u00a0Also called shadbush, shadblow, Juneberry, Saskatoon and other common names, serviceberries are in the Rosaceae family with 20 native species across much of North America. \u00a0They cross readily so there are some hybrids that are quite exceptional with many of these &#8220;crosses&#8221; also occurring naturally. \u00a0While serviceberries range in height from 6&#8242; to well over 30&#8242; tall in our climate, they mostly exhibit similar characteristics with grey bark, white spring flowers and excellent fall color. \u00a0They are a nice small tree selection although some species fall in to the &#8220;large shrub&#8221; category. Serviceberries prefer moist but well drained soils and benefit from supplemental irrigation during a summer drought. \u00a0Air circulation helps with some of the foliar diseases that might appear and the best looking specimens are those that are in conditions that mimic their native haunts (soils, pH, moisture, etc.). \u00a0I have seen struggling serviceberries but usually that is a result of poor siting. \u00a0Directly above is <i>Amelanchier lamarckii<\/i> which also has a great fall color. \u00a0At the top and directly below is <i>Amelanchier <\/i>x <i>grandiflora<\/i> &#8216;Cole&#8217;s Select&#8217; which is one of the best small tree forms. \u00a0Photos further below help extol the merits of serviceberries in our garden settings. \u00a0The fruits will ripen to a deep purple and become sweeter with time. \u00a0Local birds will clean these off pretty quickly though so don&#8217;t delay if you want to nibble on some! \u00a0The fruits rarely hit the ground as they are that coveted! \u00a0Some nice fall color shots of various <i>Amelanchier<\/i> selections can be seen at the bottom.<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"><a style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AOiP4sO3ppQ\/VpOzqhuX4BI\/AAAAAAAA35k\/E_c_xEYQpno\/s1600\/Amelanchier%2Bx%2Bgrandiflora%2B%2527Coles%2BSelect%2527%2BLN%2B2015%2B%25283%2529.JPG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AOiP4sO3ppQ\/VpOzqhuX4BI\/AAAAAAAA35k\/E_c_xEYQpno\/s400\/Amelanchier%2Bx%2Bgrandiflora%2B%2527Coles%2BSelect%2527%2BLN%2B2015%2B%25283%2529.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/400;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AOiP4sO3ppQ\/VpOzqhuX4BI\/AAAAAAAA35k\/E_c_xEYQpno\/s400\/Amelanchier%2Bx%2Bgrandiflora%2B%2527Coles%2BSelect%2527%2BLN%2B2015%2B%25283%2529.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<i>Amelanchier<\/i> x <i>grandiflora<\/i> &#8216;Princess Diana&#8217; (above and two below)<\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xb-c_mUF3Wc\/VpO0H5Hh3LI\/AAAAAAAA35s\/O6wW0IXHXI8\/s1600\/Amelanchier%2Bgrandiflora%2B%2527Princess%2BDiana%2527%2BLN%2B2015%2B%25281%2529.JPG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xb-c_mUF3Wc\/VpO0H5Hh3LI\/AAAAAAAA35s\/O6wW0IXHXI8\/s400\/Amelanchier%2Bgrandiflora%2B%2527Princess%2BDiana%2527%2BLN%2B2015%2B%25281%2529.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/300;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Xb-c_mUF3Wc\/VpO0H5Hh3LI\/AAAAAAAA35s\/O6wW0IXHXI8\/s400\/Amelanchier%2Bgrandiflora%2B%2527Princess%2BDiana%2527%2BLN%2B2015%2B%25281%2529.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"><a style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\" href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9bPEt6fb-3Q\/VpO0aTkgxYI\/AAAAAAAA350\/UF_5paA5fiE\/s1600\/Amelanchier%2Bcanadensis%2BLN%2B2015%2B%25281%2529.JPG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9bPEt6fb-3Q\/VpO0aTkgxYI\/AAAAAAAA350\/UF_5paA5fiE\/s400\/Amelanchier%2Bcanadensis%2BLN%2B2015%2B%25281%2529.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" border=\"0\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/400;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9bPEt6fb-3Q\/VpO0aTkgxYI\/AAAAAAAA350\/UF_5paA5fiE\/s400\/Amelanchier%2Bcanadensis%2BLN%2B2015%2B%25281%2529.JPG\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" border=\"0\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><i>Amelanchier canadensis<\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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