Allegheny Serviceberry

$24.95

This small, multi-stemmed, upright tree blooms in early spring with petite, slightly fragrant, white flower clusters. It is tolerant of a somewhat wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained loams. This serviceberry is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Allegheny Serviceberry makes an attractive understory tree for lawns, shrub borders, woodland margins or native plant areas. The Allegheny Serviceberry, Amelanchier laevis, is perfect for naturalistic plantings. The purplish-blue fruit is delicious in pies and jams and very attractive to birds. It has no serious insect or disease problems. ... more info

American Elm These Elm trees have a tall drooping crown growing above divided trunks which give the Ulmus americana a distictive vase-like appearance. This deciduous tree provides birds and mammals with food from the fruit and the buds of this native tree. The American Elm tree, Ulmus americana, is the largest and most wide spread elm tree in the United States. It grows rapidly and it is widely adaptable. American Elm trees are used on lawns, shelterbelts, and as an ornamental. This shade tree grows best on rich moist soils but will withstand less than optimum conditions.