Amelanchier nantucketensis Nantucket Serviceberry

A decidedly uncommon suckering shrub native to restricted coastal regions and select upland interior sites in the northeastern United States where they inhabit sundrenched, sharply drained positions. The low growing plants sport willowy, upright stems topped in spring with delicate, creamy-white blossoms comprised of five spoon-shaped petals. As summer approaches the floral display gives way to crops of rich-blue, pea-sized berries that provide valuable forage for numerous endemic wildlife species. The colonizing plants form restrained clumps and can be expected to top out at 6-8' in height. An exciting option for those attracted to especially rare species as well as for expanding the palette of plants available for utilizing in the challenging coastal environment.