Canada Serviceberry

Amelanchier canadensis

Caterpillars for the Wood Thrush

Its flute-like song is fading from our woods. Native shrubs raise the caterpillars it needs to feed its chicks.

⚠ Supports a species at risk

Who this brings back

Supports 1 species at risk and 1 specialist.

Luna MothSpecialistMoth
One of our most beautiful moths raises its young on native trees like birch and serviceberry.

Photos: Photo by Shawn Hanrahan, CC BY-SA 2.5

Where it grows

Open woodlands, streambanks, and pond edges.

Other plants the Wood Thrush needs

Type

Shrub

Bloom

April–May

Flowers

White

Light

Full sun, Part shade

Soil

Moist

Mature size

5.5 m–9 m

Native range