camera identify
Try for Free
tab list
PictureThis
English
arrow
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
한국어
Nederlands
العربية
Svenska
Polskie
ภาษาไทย
Bahasa Melayu
Bahasa Indonesia
PictureThis
Search
Search Plants
Try for Free
Global
English
English
繁體中文
日本語
Español
Français
Deutsch
Pусский
Português
Italiano
한국어
Nederlands
العربية
Svenska
Polskie
ภาษาไทย
Bahasa Melayu
Bahasa Indonesia
This page looks better in the app
about about
About
key_facts key_facts
Key Facts
distribution_map distribution_map
Distribution
children children
All Species
pupular_genus pupular_genus
More Genus
pic top
Shadbushes
Shadbushes
Shadbushes
Shadbushes
Shadbushes (Amelanchier)
Also known as : sarvisberries, saskatoons, wild-plums, Juneberries, Shadblows
Shadbushes are deciduous trees or shrubs that produce small blackish-purple berries. The sweet, edible fruit attracts a variety of wildlife, while the flowers provide nectar and pollen for birds, bees, and butterflies. Shadbushes are also called shadbush, so named for the fact that spring blossoms coincide with the perfect time to catch shad fish.
Lifespan
Lifespan
Perennial
info

Key Facts About Shadbushes

Attributes of Shadbushes

Planting Time
Spring, Fall
Harvest Time
Summer
Plant Height
4.5 m to 8 m
Spread
4.5 m to 8 m
Flower Size
8 cm to 15 cm
Flower Color
White
Pink
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃

Scientific Classification of Shadbushes

distribution

Distribution of Shadbushes

Distribution Map of Shadbushes

distribution map
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
habit
species

Exploring the Shadbushes Plants

8 most common species:
Amelanchier canadensis
Canadian serviceberry
Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) is a small, deciduous shrub that grows native in eastern North America and is cultivated throughout the continent. It primarily gets used as an ornamental plant. Some artists have also used canadian serviceberry as a bonsai plant.
Amelanchier arborea
Common serviceberry
Common serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is a small, deciduous tree that grows to heights of 4.5 to 9 m. Beautiful clusters of showy white blossoms appear in early spring, fruits ripen in summer and leaves change color in fall. It attracts butterflies, bees, and birds. Grows well in full sun or partial shade
Amelanchier ovalis
Snowy mespilus
Snowy mespilus (Amelanchier ovalis) is native to central and southern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. In mid-spring, it produces mildly fragrant white flowers that attract many pollinators. The flowers mature into red or dark purple berries in early summer. As a species of serviceberry, the fruits of Amelanchier ovalis are edible either raw or cooked.
Amelanchier alnifolia
Western serviceberry
A large shrub with edible berries, the western serviceberry is both beautiful and delicious. Pretty white flowers appear first, followed by green leaves which turn to yellowish red in the fall. Berries appear in late summer and turn a deep blue shade when ripe.
Amelanchier sanguinea
Roundleaf serviceberry
Amelanchier sanguinea is a shrub or small tree that occurs in various environments across eastern and central North America. It produces berry-like fruit with a sweet and juicy flavor. Roundleaf serviceberry attracts birds, who like to feed on these juicy berries. However, be sure to identify Amelanchier sanguinea correctly, because it can be confused easily with other types of serviceberries.
Amelanchier humilis
Low serviceberry
Low serviceberry (Amelanchier humilis) is a perennial shrub that offers four seasons of interest. It blooms in spring with small white flowers. Edible berries ripen in summer attracting birds and humans. Foliage changes color in fall. It prefers full sun to partial shade.
Amelanchier utahensis
Utah Serviceberry
Utah Serviceberry is a drought-tolerant shrub. In the spring, it has beautiful white flowers, which are followed by edible berries. In the fall, this shrub displays brilliant, gold foliage. It grows well in dry, hot areas.
Amelanchier laevis
Allegheny serviceberry
Allegheny serviceberry makes an interesting feature all year thanks to its spring-borne white flowers, summer berries, bright autumnal color, and striped bark in winter. Allegheny serviceberry's blueberry look-and-taste-alike fruits are appreciated by many species of birds.

All Species of Shadbushes

Canadian serviceberry
Amelanchier canadensis
Canadian serviceberry
Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) is a small, deciduous shrub that grows native in eastern North America and is cultivated throughout the continent. It primarily gets used as an ornamental plant. Some artists have also used canadian serviceberry as a bonsai plant.
Common serviceberry
Amelanchier arborea
Common serviceberry
Common serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is a small, deciduous tree that grows to heights of 4.5 to 9 m. Beautiful clusters of showy white blossoms appear in early spring, fruits ripen in summer and leaves change color in fall. It attracts butterflies, bees, and birds. Grows well in full sun or partial shade
Snowy mespilus
Amelanchier ovalis
Snowy mespilus
Snowy mespilus (Amelanchier ovalis) is native to central and southern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. In mid-spring, it produces mildly fragrant white flowers that attract many pollinators. The flowers mature into red or dark purple berries in early summer. As a species of serviceberry, the fruits of Amelanchier ovalis are edible either raw or cooked.
Western serviceberry
Amelanchier alnifolia
Western serviceberry
A large shrub with edible berries, the western serviceberry is both beautiful and delicious. Pretty white flowers appear first, followed by green leaves which turn to yellowish red in the fall. Berries appear in late summer and turn a deep blue shade when ripe.
Roundleaf serviceberry
Amelanchier sanguinea
Roundleaf serviceberry
Amelanchier sanguinea is a shrub or small tree that occurs in various environments across eastern and central North America. It produces berry-like fruit with a sweet and juicy flavor. Roundleaf serviceberry attracts birds, who like to feed on these juicy berries. However, be sure to identify Amelanchier sanguinea correctly, because it can be confused easily with other types of serviceberries.
Low serviceberry
Amelanchier humilis
Low serviceberry
Low serviceberry (Amelanchier humilis) is a perennial shrub that offers four seasons of interest. It blooms in spring with small white flowers. Edible berries ripen in summer attracting birds and humans. Foliage changes color in fall. It prefers full sun to partial shade.
Utah Serviceberry
Amelanchier utahensis
Utah Serviceberry
Utah Serviceberry is a drought-tolerant shrub. In the spring, it has beautiful white flowers, which are followed by edible berries. In the fall, this shrub displays brilliant, gold foliage. It grows well in dry, hot areas.
Allegheny serviceberry
Amelanchier laevis
Allegheny serviceberry
Allegheny serviceberry makes an interesting feature all year thanks to its spring-borne white flowers, summer berries, bright autumnal color, and striped bark in winter. Allegheny serviceberry's blueberry look-and-taste-alike fruits are appreciated by many species of birds.
Running serviceberry
Amelanchier stolonifera
Running serviceberry
Common to the United States and Canada, running serviceberry is a shrub with sweet fruit and oval-shaped leaves. The berries are similar in color and size to blueberries and are often used in pies.
Asian serviceberry
Amelanchier asiatica
Asian serviceberry
It is a shrub or small tree, growing to about 12 m tall.
Saskatoon serviceberry
Amelanchier alnifolia var. semiintegrifolia
Saskatoon serviceberry
The saskatoon serviceberry is a short-lived tree, with most only living approximately 20 years, though there have been recorded exceptions. It produces clusters of sweetly aromatic, white drooping blooms that turn into blue-purple berries, which attract a variety of birds. Its leaves change color in the fall, turning from bluish green to bright yellow and red.
Oblongfruit serviceberry
Amelanchier bartramiana
Oblongfruit serviceberry
It has 6–12 teeth while its lateral veins comes 10–16 pairs. Its petioles are 2 to 10 mm long while its blades are ovate and elliptic. The flowers have five white petals, appearing singly or in clusters of up to four blossoms. The pomes are red, ripening to dark purple and are pear-shaped. The fruits are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked.
Serviceberries 'La Paloma'
Amelanchier × grandiflora 'La Paloma'
Serviceberries 'La Paloma'
The serviceberries 'La Paloma' is a striking deciduous shrub renowned for its large, white blossoms that emerge in spring. Its foliage undergoes a dramatic transformation from bright green to fiery reds and oranges in autumn. Flexible in various soils, serviceberries 'La Paloma' appreciates sun but endures partial shade, achieving a lush form. The plant's resilience and ornamental berries also support local wildlife.
Serviceberries 'Balllerina'
Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Balllerina'
Serviceberries 'Balllerina'
This award-winning variety is known for its light star-shaped flowers and rich bronze-colored foliage. Serviceberries 'Balllerina' was cultivated as a serviceberry hybrid and named for its ballerina-like "dancing" petals. Serviceberries 'Balllerina' is one of the most popular small trees for its continuous seasonal beauty, vigorous growth, and durable hardiness.
Allegheny serviceberry 'Snowflakes'
Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes'
Allegheny serviceberry 'Snowflakes'
Allegheny serviceberry 'Snowflakes' is a small tree, growing only 4 to 4 m over 20 years. It is named after its large, star-shaped, white flowers that appear in the spring. With its red-bronze springtime coloration and orange-red hues in the autumn, the foliage is very decorative. In the summer, allegheny serviceberry 'Snowflakes' bears blackish fruits. It is an ideal feature tree, suitable for small gardens.
Western serviceberry 'Obelisk'
Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk'
Western serviceberry 'Obelisk'
Western serviceberry 'Obelisk' is named after its growth pattern, since it grows in a tall and thin obelisk-like shape. This morphology is quite different from the broad, bushlike shape of the parent plant. This large shrub produces attractive and fragrant white flowers before its leaves begin to grow.
Western serviceberry 'Northline'
Amelanchier alnifolia 'Northline'
Western serviceberry 'Northline'
Western serviceberry 'Northline' is a short Western serviceberry, reaching only 4 m in height as opposed to its parent plant which grows up to 8 m. This cultivar is said to be far more generous with its berries than its parent plant or other varieties. The name may refer to this cultivar's northern geographic range.
Juneberry
Amelanchier × lamarckii
Juneberry
Juneberry is a deciduous shrub or small tree, celebrated for its starry white spring blossoms and vibrant autumn colors. Its slender, upright branches bear oval leaves that transition from a fresh green to orange-red hues. Berries emerge as deep purple in summer, providing sustenance for wildlife. This hardy hybrid thrives in various soils, illustrating a graceful adaptability to its surroundings.
popular genus

More Popular Genus

Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
close
product icon
Continue reading in our app - it's better
A database of 400000+ plants and unlimited guides at your fingertips...
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
Identify grow and nurture the better way!
product icon
17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
product icon
Nearly 5 years of research
product icon
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
ad
ad
Botanist in your pocket
Scan the QR code with your phone camera to download the app
About
Key Facts
Distribution
All Species
More Genus
Shadbushes
Shadbushes
Shadbushes
Shadbushes
Shadbushes
Shadbushes
Shadbushes
Amelanchier
Also known as: sarvisberries, saskatoons, wild-plums, Juneberries, Shadblows
Shadbushes are deciduous trees or shrubs that produce small blackish-purple berries. The sweet, edible fruit attracts a variety of wildlife, while the flowers provide nectar and pollen for birds, bees, and butterflies. Shadbushes are also called shadbush, so named for the fact that spring blossoms coincide with the perfect time to catch shad fish.
Lifespan
Lifespan
Perennial
info

Key Facts About Shadbushes

Attributes of Shadbushes

Planting Time
Spring, Fall
Harvest Time
Summer
Plant Height
4.5 m to 8 m
Spread
4.5 m to 8 m
Flower Size
8 cm to 15 cm
Flower Color
White
Pink
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃

Scientific Classification of Shadbushes

distribution

Distribution of Shadbushes

Distribution Map of Shadbushes

distribution map
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
species

Exploring the Shadbushes Plants

8 most common species:
Amelanchier canadensis
Canadian serviceberry
Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) is a small, deciduous shrub that grows native in eastern North America and is cultivated throughout the continent. It primarily gets used as an ornamental plant. Some artists have also used canadian serviceberry as a bonsai plant.
Amelanchier arborea
Common serviceberry
Common serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is a small, deciduous tree that grows to heights of 4.5 to 9 m. Beautiful clusters of showy white blossoms appear in early spring, fruits ripen in summer and leaves change color in fall. It attracts butterflies, bees, and birds. Grows well in full sun or partial shade
Amelanchier ovalis
Snowy mespilus
Snowy mespilus (Amelanchier ovalis) is native to central and southern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. In mid-spring, it produces mildly fragrant white flowers that attract many pollinators. The flowers mature into red or dark purple berries in early summer. As a species of serviceberry, the fruits of Amelanchier ovalis are edible either raw or cooked.
Amelanchier alnifolia
Western serviceberry
A large shrub with edible berries, the western serviceberry is both beautiful and delicious. Pretty white flowers appear first, followed by green leaves which turn to yellowish red in the fall. Berries appear in late summer and turn a deep blue shade when ripe.
Show More Species

All Species of Shadbushes

popular genus

More Popular Genus

Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
product icon close
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
Identify grow and nurture the better way!
product icon
17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
product icon
Nearly 5 years of research
product icon
80+ scholars in botany and gardening
ad
product icon close
Continue reading in our app - it's better
A database of 400000+ plants
unlimited guides at your fingertips...
Cookie Management Tool
In addition to managing cookies through your browser or device, you can change your cookie settings below.
Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies enable core functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences.
Analytical Cookies
Analytical cookies help us to improve our application/website by collecting and reporting information on its usage.
Cookie Name Source Purpose Lifespan
_ga Google Analytics These cookies are set because of our use of Google Analytics. They are used to collect information about your use of our application/website. The cookies collect specific information, such as your IP address, data related to your device and other information about your use of the application/website. Please note that the data processing is essentially carried out by Google LLC and Google may use your data collected by the cookies for own purposes, e.g. profiling and will combine it with other data such as your Google Account. For more information about how Google processes your data and Google’s approach to privacy as well as implemented safeguards for your data, please see here. 1 Year
_pta PictureThis Analytics We use these cookies to collect information about how you use our site, monitor site performance, and improve our site performance, our services, and your experience. 1 Year
Cookie Name
_ga
Source
Google Analytics
Purpose
These cookies are set because of our use of Google Analytics. They are used to collect information about your use of our application/website. The cookies collect specific information, such as your IP address, data related to your device and other information about your use of the application/website. Please note that the data processing is essentially carried out by Google LLC and Google may use your data collected by the cookies for own purposes, e.g. profiling and will combine it with other data such as your Google Account. For more information about how Google processes your data and Google’s approach to privacy as well as implemented safeguards for your data, please see here.
Lifespan
1 Year

Cookie Name
_pta
Source
PictureThis Analytics
Purpose
We use these cookies to collect information about how you use our site, monitor site performance, and improve our site performance, our services, and your experience.
Lifespan
1 Year
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used by advertising companies to serve ads that are relevant to your interests.
Cookie Name Source Purpose Lifespan
_fbp Facebook Pixel A conversion pixel tracking that we use for retargeting campaigns. Learn more here. 1 Year
_adj Adjust This cookie provides mobile analytics and attribution services that enable us to measure and analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, certain events and actions within the Application. Learn more here. 1 Year
Cookie Name
_fbp
Source
Facebook Pixel
Purpose
A conversion pixel tracking that we use for retargeting campaigns. Learn more here.
Lifespan
1 Year

Cookie Name
_adj
Source
Adjust
Purpose
This cookie provides mobile analytics and attribution services that enable us to measure and analyze the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, certain events and actions within the Application. Learn more here.
Lifespan
1 Year
This page looks better in the app
Open