Description

Amelanchier stolonifera is an attractive low-growing deciduous shrub. It is a suckering plant that slowly forms dense, well-rounded 4' tall mounds. It produces showy clusters of small white flowers, that are followed by equally showy edible purple berries. Excellent fall foliage color.

Cultivation

Running service berry is one of the lowest growing amelanchiers. It prefers bright light, but other than that is not a very particular species. It will grow in a variety of soils and is reasonably drought tolerant. A very showy low maintenance shrub that suckers but does not spread aggressively. Its dense habit makes it an effective windbreak when massed. Blooms April to July. Zones 3-8

Propagation

Can be propagated from seed, but is easiest to propagate by division or transplanting suckers.

Additional Notes

The fuit, also known as juneberries, are delicious and can be eaten raw, baked into pies, or preserved as jam. The genus modifier "stolonifera" is a reference to its stolon-like rhizomatous roots.