Amelanchier laevis Allegany Serviceberry
Native To: Regional Wetland Indicator: NI Soil: pH 6.1-6.5
Form/Color Globular or obovoid; to 25' tall; 25'-35' Stormwater Tolerant of stormwater.
wide spread; red to maroon green in Tolerance:
spring, blue green in summer, orange to
dull red in fall; deciduous early May to mid Urban Sensitive of soil compaction, sensitive
October. Tolerance: to ozone, performs well in the right of
way.
Habitat: Mesic coves, north and east slope
aspects, cool rich woods.
Ecosystem High wildlife value for songbirds,
Services: small mammals, and humans.
Hydrology: Well to moderately well drainage; very
intolerant of flooding.
Ornamental Orange, red fall color.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Low tolerance of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Medium lifespan.
Shade Very tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:
Betula alleghaniensis Yellow Birch
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FAC Soil: pH 4.6-6.9
Form/Color Grows to 80'; blooms April-May; yellowish Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
silvery bark; fruits August-October, catkins Tolerance: tolerance.
egg-shaped and upright.
Urban Tolerant of urban conditions.
Tolerance:
Habitat: Northern forest with well drained, fertile
loam soils.
Ecosystem Seeds, sap, and bark eaten by birds
Services: and mammals.
Hydrology: Intolerant of flooding; moist well drained,
fertile loam soils.
Ornamental Yellow fall color.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Moderately tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Minor element in forest restorations
north of New York City.
Shade Intolerant of shade.
Tolerance: