Serviceberry

Amelanchier spp.*

* These serviceberry are grown from seed collected from southern lower MI where only A. arborea and A. laevis grow. They can grow in the same area and hybridize.

Serviceberry is attractive as an ornamental shrub that is easy to grow and provides year-round interest. It is an important species for reclamation, wildlife, watershed, and shelterbelt plantings. The sweet, juicy fruits are edible and rich in iron and copper. Serviceberry is an attractive, easy-to-grow shrub that provides year-round interest.

Current Sale Size: 1 Gallon Pot

Growth Rate: Moderate

Soils: Sand, Loam, Clay

Moisture:  Moist

Shade Tolerance: Full Sun to Shade

Mature Height: 25 ft. multi-trunked, or up to 75 ft. if single trunk

Deer Damage Potential: Medium (Rabbits are known to damage/destroy seedlings.)

Origin: Native

Uses: Wildlife, Pollinators, Food, butterflies, ornamental, fall colors

Other: Berries are edible.