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When to Plant Serviceberry in Hubbard, Nebraska (68741)

Location

Hubbard, Nebraska

ZIP Code

68741

USDA Zone

5a

Last Frost

Sunday, May 10, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Sunday, April 26, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Serviceberry directly outdoors 2 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Amelanchier canadensis
Days to Maturity 1095 days
Mature Height 60-240"
Spread 120"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

120" apart

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Planting Depth

4" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 60-120 days

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Growing Serviceberry in Zone 5a

Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Hubbard, Nebraska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, you should direct sow seeds around Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Serviceberry grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.