The R. J. Hilton serviceberry cultivar originated in Canada and features pink buds that open to white blooms on a tree-like form. Flowers, foliage and fruit are typical of the species. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer four seasons of interest -- small white flowers (occasionally pinkish) in spring, edible berries in early summer, attractive foliage color in fall and interesting bark/branch …
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The SNOWCLOUD® serviceberry cultivar has a tree-form habit with an upright oval shape. Abundant white flowers are followed by foliage that emerges bronze and becomes green; bird-friendly berries are produced in early summer followed by red fall foliage. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer four seasons of interest -- small white flowers (occasionally pinkish) in spring, edible berries in early …
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The Strata serviceberry cultivar was selected at the University of Wisconsin Arboretum because of its strong horizontal branching, which is relatively unusual for amelanchiers. It produces abundant white flowers in spring, bird-friendly blue-purple berries in summer and orange fall foliage. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer four seasons of interest -- small white flowers (occasionally …
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Although its origin is something taxonomists cannot agree on, Lamark serviceberry exhibits the classic characteristics of amelanchiers -- abundant small white flowers appearing before the leaves, edible bird-friendly berries and reddish-yellow fall foliage color. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer four seasons of interest -- small white flowers (occasionally pinkish) in spring, edible berries …
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Helvetia serviceberry is a dwarf cultivar of a European native serviceberry. It is a shrub that is more compact than the species. In April it produces showy white flowers, followed by dark blue berries in early summer that attract birds. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer four seasons of interest -- small white flowers (occasionally pinkish) in spring, edible berries in early summer, …
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This roundleaf serviceberry is native to northeastern North America. Its species name A. sanguinea refers to its red twigs. It displays the four seasons of interest typical of the genus. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer four seasons of interest -- small white flowers (occasionally pinkish) in spring, edible berries in early summer, attractive foliage color in fall and interesting …
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Utah serviceberry is native to arid areas of the western U.S., notably Utah. Unlike most serviceberries, it prefers a hot, dry siting. It does, however, display the four seasons of interest typical of the genus. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer four seasons of interest -- small white flowers (occasionally pinkish) in spring, edible berries in early summer, attractive foliage color in fall …
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Cole's Select serviceberry is notable for somewhat thicker, glossier foliage than other named hybrids and excellent red-orange fall color. In other respects, it displays the four seasons of interest that make serviceberries welcome in the home landscape. Members of the genus Amelanchier offer four seasons of interest -- small white flowers (occasionally pinkish) in spring, edible berries in early …
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This bush is called an ARCTIC FIRE dogwood because it has red stems that are attractive against a background of snow in winter time. ARCTIC FIRE dogwood is a dwarf cultivar of the native redosier dogwood that is grown for its showy red winter stems. It lacks the stoloniferous (spreading) habit of the species. Clusters of small white flowers in spring are followed by white fruits in …
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Prestige Red poinsettia ( Euphorbia pulcherrima 'Prestige Red') has among the largest bracts of any of the poinsettia cultivars available this holiday season. It was rated among the best of the traditional red poinsettias in consumer preference tests conducted at Purdue University, North Carolina State University, and the University of Florida. Poinsettias have flower bracts that are often …
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