Coastal serviceberry

Coastal serviceberry (Amelanchier obovalis) is a shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's endangered list.
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically dark green and has conspicuous fall interest. It has white flowers which appear in early spring. Blue fruit is produced in great abundance from summer to fall.
It grows at moderate speed from two or more stems to a height of about 10 feet with roots at least 24 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years. It will readily resprout even if cut down to the ground.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be unavailable for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, cuttings, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a high chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5-7, medium fertilizer. Provide medium moisture. This plant has no salinity tolerance and low drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Amelanchier obovalis profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Amelanchier Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Threatened or endangered natives Category:White-flowered natives Category:Early Spring blooming natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with dark green foliage Category:Natives with conspicuous fall foliage Category:Moderate-growing natives Category:Natives between 6 and 12 feet tall Category:Medium moisture demand natives Category:Drought intolerant natives Category:USDA native stubs