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.
USDA Plant Profile