which serviceberry?
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Comments (7)Hello, I know this is a long time ago that you posted this, but I want to say THANK YOU for posting this! I live in Ontario and want trees along a fence line that provide spring & fall interest, I know serviceberry trees are native here and would do well in their eventual home in our yard, which has clay, moist soil (hard to find low-maintenance shrubs that will grow in the soil conditions, plus we're zone 4, plus I'm just learning how to "be" a gardener/homeowner...) Anyway, I was going to plant serviceberry shrubs in 4 large containers (25" x 25" resin Suncast planters) I have on our patio, let them grow a bit for a year or two, then plant them once they were big enough to earn the respect/space of the lawn care crew out back... If I wait until November/December and then drag the pots into the garage until the frigid temps have passed... I know I could also line the pots with insulation (have a can of spray foam insulation I may use to cover the inside with an inch layer or so, like putting icing on a cake, but on the inside of the pot?... anyway, I'm sorry you didn't get many replies, I'm glad to see your plant did flower with some more space. If it is still in a container, or if you were able to transplant it into your yard, I would love an update to see how it was doing, many years later! I think the stories of saving little seedlings and letting them do their thing are great stories. Anyone can buy beautiful shrubs from a nursery, but little sentimental stories like this are why I enjoy gardening. Cheers!...See MoreWhich trees (River Birch, Redbud, Dogwood, Serviceberry)?
Comments (5)I would get a nice clumpform paper birch. They are always more impressive as a clumpform and less apt to blow down in high wind. There are purple leaved varieties now as well, like Articfrost. These purple-leafed varieties are stunning when larger. The leaf color is similiar to a Crimson King maple but on a birch tree. Never plant a Norway maple. They are the most invasive plant of all hardwoods and they will dominate your lanscape after 10 years or so. Most nurseries will not sell them now because of this. The Amur maples are a smaller maple with an orange color in the Fall. Make sure not to buy the dwarf varieties as they stay rather small.I have two full size Amur maples and they are very hardy, and not too large. The true red or sugar maples are great trees and you could tap the sugar maple to make syrup after it is large enough. Most red and sugar maples are indeed, red in the fall but conditions and individual specimens can be lighter or darker. Oaks are very slow growing and not as red as some of the maples. Remember, clump-forms on the birches and they will offer you more shade and tree strength. A mixture of Serviceberries, Red or Sugar Maples, and birches will be impressive. If you plant in the early spring, keep an eye on The Weather Channel during the first season to watch for drought in the area....See MoreWhich type of Serviceberry?
Comments (12)You wrote, "I'm considering a serviceberry tree for the corner of my foundation bed . . . we're trying to bring some height to the bed as this is a very boxy, tall, 2 story house, but I don't really want to go more than 15' in height at maturity . . . . I want something with an upright shape." You received good advice from people who are very knowledgeable. You rejected all their advice. I may be mistaken, but you seem to have your mind made up - you are going to plant a serviceberry - regardless. I have several serviceberries, including Autumn Brilliance. They are lovely little trees, very delicate in form. I would not use a serviceberry as part of a foundation planting for this style and size of house. You need something more substantial. There are many trees from which to choose. If you do have an open mind, why don't you visit a botanical garden or public garden (with a camera and notebook) so you can see what different trees look like when they are mature? What works in different situations? I do this whenever I can - it's a great learning experience. You'll see trees that you knew nothing about, and that would be perfect for this particular place on your property. Pam...See Morepicking a Serviceberry
Comments (18)I live in Dallas, TX and I would like to plant a serviceberry somewhat near my house. I had a little gem magnolia there before but I guess I got a bad one because one year in the ground and it died. Anyway. I was wondering if anyone had a good suggestion for which cultivar I could put in. I will probably put in a multiple trunk tree add some interest (I already have 2 single trunk trees in the front).I liked Autumn Sunrise but I'm not sure where I could find it. Also based on the suggested cultivar, what distance from the house would it need to be planted? Last question: if I can't find the cultivar locally are there any websites that you would suggest to purchase them? Or does anyone with a good cultivar who propagates their cuttings be willing to send me one?...See Moreseraphima
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