Amelanchier arborea

Serviceberry

Serviceberry is a fine native shrub or small tree found in woods, along river banks and along rocky slopes. Clusters of fragrant white spring flowers are followed by purple-black, berrylike fruits favored by songbirds and people. Fall foliage is a blend of orange, gold, red and green.

Great native for shady sites
Early white spring flower clusters
Provides food and cover for watchable wildlife

Serviceberry Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability. Grow in part shade in average soil.

Height:

15-25 Feet

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Spread:

15-20 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

4-9

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Characteristics & Attributes
Exposure
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
Moist, Well-Drained
Average
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Songbirds
Upland Birds and Game
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Habit
Deciduous
Program
MSD (Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District)
Plants of Merit
Grow Native!
Attributes
Naturalizing
Specimen
Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization
Midwest Native