Botanical profile

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Martin'

Latin name
Amelanchier alnifolia 'Martin'
Common name
'Martin' Hedge Pear
Type
Native fruit-bearing shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Martin', or 'Martin' serviceberry, is a fruit-bearing cultivar renowned for the generous size of its berries and its particularly abundant harvest. Very ornamental in spring with its light white flower clusters, it forms a dense bush with an upright habit, ideal for edible hedges, naturalized borders, or grove plantings. Its deep green foliage turns a beautiful color in autumn, adding extra visual interest. The fruits, sweet and rich in antioxidants, are perfect for fresh consumption or homemade preserves. Easy to maintain and decorative for three seasons, 'Martin' combines fruitfulness, subtle beauty, and a solid structure, while attracting numerous birds and pollinators to the garden.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, becomes drought tolerant once established
Fertilization
Spring compost or gentle fertilizer application
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerant
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Pure white
Fruiting
Large, purplish-blue fruits, sweet, delicious fresh or processed
Foliage color
Dark green → orange-yellow in autumn
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy upright
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
10 ft (3 m)
Width
8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Serviceberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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