Inland shadbush is related to serviceberry and offers similar ornamental features, including white flowers, small red berries, and excellent fall color. It may be difficult to find in nurseries. This species is native to the Chicago region according to Swink and Wilhelm’s Plants of the Chicago Region, with updates made according to current research.
- Family (English) Rose
- Family (botanic) Rosaceae
- Planting site Residential and parks, Under utility lines, Wide median
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Chicago area, Illinois, North America
- Size range Compact tree (10-15 feet), Small tree (15-25 feet)
- Mature height 15-25 feet
- Mature width 20-30 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago)
- Soil preference Moist, well-drained soil
- Tolerances Alkaline soil
- Season of interest early spring, mid spring, midsummer, late summer, early fall, mid fall
- Flower color and fragrance Fragrant, White
- Shape or form Multi-stemmed, Narrow, Round
- Growth rate Moderate
- Transplants well Yes
- Planting considerations May be difficult to find in nurseries
- Wildlife Birds, Browsers, Insect pollinators, Small mammals
- Has cultivars Yes
