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Allegheny Serviceberry
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Allegheny Serviceberry

Amelanchier laevis

Honeybees visit Allegheny serviceberry for its early spring nectar and pollen, providing essential forage as colonies build up after winter. Peak bloom hits in April to May, aligning with the start of the foraging season. It can be susceptible to fire blight, so monitor for disease and choose resistant varieties; the multi-stemmed shrub requires well-drained soil but is low-maintenance otherwise.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
BloomApril–May
USDA zones4-8
TypePerennial
Sunpartial
NativeEastern North America
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