Dwarf Serviceberry
Amelanchier spicata
Dwarf serviceberry is a native deciduous shrub or small tree reaching 15-25 feet tall. It features fragrant spring flowers, edible purple berries that attract wildlife, and striking fall foliage in red and orange. Thriving in part shade with moist, well-drained soil, it adapts well to wet or dry conditions and various soil types. Perfect for woodland gardens, pollinator habitats, naturalized areas, and waterside plantings, this multi-season specimen offers year-round visual interest with minimal fuss.
Current Sale Size: 12-18" bare-root seedlings.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Soils: Sand, Loam, Clay
Moisture: Moist
Shade Tolerance: Full Sun to Shade
Mature Height: 15-25 ft.
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