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Some Summary Data

Serviceberry Family
Species	Size	Basic Requirments
Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea)	Mature height is 15 to 25’ with a spread of 15 to 20’. Annual growth rate is 12 to 18 inches. Flowers white in spring	Zones (3)4 through 9, prefers full sun but tolerates part shade, accepts most any soils except really wet and soggy soils.
Alleghany Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis)	Mature height is 15 to 25’ with a spread of 5’ to 10’. Annual growth rate 12 to 18 inches. Flowers white in spring	Zones 4 through 8, prefers full sun but tolerates part shade, accepts most any soils except really wet and soggy soils.
Apple Serviceberry (Amelanchier x grandiflora)	At 20 years height is 20’ with a spread of 20’. Mature height is 15 to 25’ with a spread of 15 to 25’. Growth rate is medium at 10 to 15 inches per year.	Zones (3) 4 through 7 (8), prefers well-drained moist soils.
	White flowers in spring
Western Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia)	Mature height is 20 to 30’ with a spread of 10’ to 20’. Annual growth rate is 12 to 18 inches. Flowers white in spring	Zones 2 through 7; prefers full sun but tolerates part shade, accepts most any soils except really wet and soggy soils.