Tree of The Week: Amelanchier laevis ‘Spring Flurry’

Botanical:  Amelanchier laevis ‘Spring Flurry’

Common:  Spring Flurry Serviceberry

Plant Details:     Semi-Desert Plant Community

                        Medium Street Tree 20’ Spread x 28’ Height

                        Sun to Part Shade

                        White Cluster Blossoms in Spring

Dominant Central Leader

                        15-20” inches of Annual Precipitation to Establish

Habitat Facts:    Street Tree

                        Bird Cover, Food Source

                        Edible 3/8” Berries Provide Banquet for Birds 

                        Hardy to Zone 4

General Notes:   Perfect Medium Tree for Bird Habitat, Naturalizing

Does Not Like Alkaline Soils

Maintenance Tips:  Prune Interior Branches after 5 Years

Please send in your questions to eric@florapacifica.com and answers will be posted in next week’s blog post