AMELANCHIER ALNIFOLIA STANDING OVATION™ OBELISK / STANDING OVATION™ SERVICEBERRY

AMELANCHIER ALNIFOLIA STANDING OVATION™ OBELISK / STANDING OVATION™ SERVICEBERRY

Vertical Beauty with Stunning Seasonal Interest
The Standing Ovation™ Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) is a unique, columnar variety of the native Saskatoon berry shrub. Its compact, upright growth makes it an excellent choice for smaller spaces, patios, or for creating a vertical accent in gardens. This cultivar offers striking seasonal changes, from early spring flowers to delicious berries and vibrant fall foliage.

Why Choose Standing Ovation™ Serviceberry?

• Compact, Columnar Shape: Unlike the wider spreading forms of other serviceberries, Standing Ovation™ grows in a narrow, obelisk-like shape, making it ideal for smaller landscapes or as a focal point in gardens.
• Edible Berries: The sweet, dark berries it produces in late spring to early summer are similar to blueberries and can be eaten fresh, used in pies, or made into jams and jellies.
• Year-Round Appeal: From its early spring blossoms to its brilliant fall color, Standing Ovation™ offers year-round interest for the landscape, making it a versatile choice for any garden.

Key Features:

• Narrow, Columnar Growth: This cultivar grows upright with a narrow habit, reaching 8–10 feet in height but only 3–4 feet in width, making it perfect for tight spaces or as an accent tree.
• Delicious Berries: The berries, which ripen in early summer, have a sweet flavor and are highly prized for fresh eating, desserts, or preserves.
• Spring Flowers: Clusters of small white flowers bloom in early spring, attracting bees and pollinators to your garden, adding to the overall beauty of the plant.
• Brilliant Fall Foliage: In autumn, the foliage turns a stunning mix of orange, red, and yellow, providing a spectacular color display that enhances the fall landscape.
• Cold Hardy: Standing Ovation™ is hardy in USDA zones 3–7, able to thrive in a variety of climates, even those with colder winters.
• Low Maintenance: This shrub is relatively low-maintenance, requiring only basic care such as occasional pruning and well-drained soil.

Specifications:

• Plant Size: Grows 8–10 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide with a columnar habit.
• Hardiness: Zones 3–7.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Soil Requirements: Best in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.

Ideal Uses:

• Vertical Accent: With its narrow shape, Standing Ovation™ Serviceberry is perfect for creating vertical interest in smaller gardens, narrow spaces, or as a backdrop in perennial borders.
• Edible Landscaping: The sweet berries make it a great choice for edible landscapes, where both beauty and functionality are desired.
• Pollinator Garden: The spring flowers are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees, making it a good addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
• Privacy Screening: While narrow in width, its height makes it useful as a privacy screen or as part of a multi-layered garden design.

The Standing Ovation™ Serviceberry offers the best of both beauty and practicality. Its upright shape, stunning seasonal features, and edible berries make it a standout in any garden, whether you're looking to save space or add a dramatic vertical element to your landscape.