Serviceberry
COMMON NAME | Serviceberry |
BOTANICAL NAME * | Amelanchier arborea |
ZONE | 4 – 9 |
SIZE | Generally 15 – 20’ HT, and taller than wide. Multi-stemmed large shrub or small tree. |
FOLIAGE | Small, medium green leaves in summer. Fabulous fall colors – yellow, orange and red. |
FLOWER | Small white flowers that are quite showy, especially since the leaves are usually still emerging and quite small. |
FRUIT | Reddish blue berries are usually ripe in June. Make great pies. |
GROWING CONDITIONS | Well drained, acid soil. In wild, found at woods’ edge or along streambanks. Full Sun to Part Shade. Rarely requires pruning. |
FAVORITE CULTIVARS | Amelanchier a. ‘Autumn Brilliance’. Amelanchier a. ‘Ballerina’. |
* A particular plant will have only 1 botanical name. Unfortunately, a particular plant may have several common names or it may share a common name with another plant. Whenever possible, use the botanical name.