SCIENTIFIC NAME: Amelanchier laevis 'Cumulus'

COMMON NAME: Cumulus Serviceberry

GARDEN SIZE: 20 to 25 feet tall x 10 to 15 feet wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 4 to 8

EXPOSURE: Full sun to partial shade

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil; moderate water needs

HABIT (FORM): Upright, straight-trunked tree with an open, airy canopy

FOLIAGE: Deciduous; light green foliage turns golden-orange and deep maroon in fall

FLOWERS: Fragrant white, cloud-like blooms in early spring

PLANT ORIGIN: Tennessee and Eastern North America

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Host plant for local butterflies and moths, and food source for pollinators, birds, and small mammals. Supplies shelter and nesting sites.

FERTILIZING: Fertilize in spring and November with Plant-tone, Holly-tone, or similar fertilizer; balanced NPK recommended

PRUNING: Minimal; prune in spring to remove dead or damaged branches

TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.

USES: Edible berries, Hedges, Privacy, Specimen, Fall Color