Species alder-leaved serviceberry
Green leaves and white-pink fruits on brown stems.

alder-leaved serviceberry

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent'

The Alder-leaved Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent') is an amazing species of ornamental trees. It features an attractive form that is compact and compact, with an upright and spreading growth habit. The foliage consists of glossy dark green leaves that turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. It produces clusters of fragrant, white blossoms in the early spring followed by succulent, edible berries in the summer which feed many species of birds. It also has excellent tolerance for various soil types and climate conditions, making it an ideal choice for many gardens. Overall, it offers an amazing combination of beauty, versatility, and usefulness.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

2 - 7

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

full sun

Soil:

Clay, Sand, Loam

Fruits:

blue,purple Fruits Ready In Summer

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,red,yellow,purple,orange

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

watering

The Alder-Leaved Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent') is a deciduous shrub that requires regular watering to ensure it is healthy and grows vigorously. Water the shrub every 7-10 days, making sure to thoroughly saturate the soil. The frequency of watering should increase during hot and dry periods to help the shrub retain moisture. In the first year of planting, continue watering throughout the winter until the shrub has become established and new growth is visible. After the first year, reduce watering to once or twice a month and only when the soil becomes dry. Be careful not to overwater as this can cause root rot or fungal diseases.

sunlight

Alder-leaved serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent') grows best in full sun, with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. During the hot summer months, the plant should receive morning sunlight and dappled sunlight during the afternoon for part of the day.

pruning

Regent Alder-leaved Serviceberry should be pruned in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Pruning should occur when trees are still dormant. A light pruning to remove dead, dying, and diseased branches may be conducted at any time of the year. During the first few years, prune the tree to establish a strong central leader by removing all competing branches growing from the center of the trunk. Lightly pruning the top of the tree every year will help maintain a smaller, more manageable size. Pruning should remove no more than 20% of the total tree canopy in any given season.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent' typically starts flowering in April.

Harvest Fruit

The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent' is typically in July and August.

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