Species coastal serviceberry
pink-white flowers with pink stems and lime-white leaves

coastal serviceberry

Amelanchier obovalis

The Coastal Serviceberry (Amelanchier obovalis) is an amazing plant species for many reasons. Not only does it provide delightful white and pink flowers in the spring, but its edible fruits provide food for wildlife and humans too. It is also a hardy plant that can handle extremes of cold up to zone 4. Its easy to manage size and shape, allows coastal serviceberry to fit in many yard or landscape plans, while its attractive dark green foliage maintain interest throughout the summer and fall. Additionally, its smooth silvery bark adds winter interest and beauty. Coastal Serviceberry is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a garden and wildlife friendly addition.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Tissue Culture

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 8

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Fruits:

Fruits Ready In Fall

Edible:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,red,yellow,orange

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Coastal serviceberry (Amelanchier obovalis) requires moderate watering with adequate drainage. It should be watered once a week, with more during periods of extreme heat. The soil should be kept moist, but not overly saturated. Allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings.

sunlight

Coastal serviceberry (Amelanchier obovalis) prefers full sunlight and is drought-tolerant. For optimal growth and flowering, ideally it should receive 6-7 hours of full sunlight each day either in the morning or the afternoon. During the growing season, it should receive about 8 hours of sun every day. In some climates, it may be better for it to receive some light shade if the temperature is too hot or the soil is very dry.

pruning

Coastal serviceberry (Amelanchier obovalis) should be pruned in late winter or early spring (February or March) for best results. Prune lightly, removing no more than 1/3 of the previous years growth. Remove any dead, diseased, or damaged branches. Cut back long stems to the desired shape or reduce the overall size of the plant. Remove any low-growing shoots from the base of the trunk. This will promote better air circulation and allow light to penetrate the center of the plant. Do not prune too severely as this will reduce the amount of blooms the plant produces.

Season

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

The coastal serviceberry typically starts flowering in April.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Amelanchier obovalis typically begins in June and continues through August.

Hardiness Map