Serviceberry
Fruits
Beginner
Perennial

Serviceberry

Amelanchier spp.

Photo: Kurt Stüber [1] · CC BY-SA 3.0

About Plant: Serviceberry

Cold-hardy native shrub or small tree with spring flowers, sweet blueberry-like fruit, and excellent wildlife value.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterModerate
SoilMoist, well-drained (5.5–7.0)
Spacing6–15 feet depending cultivar
Height6–20 feet
Time to Harvest2-4 years to crop
Planting DepthPlant at nursery depth
Germination TimeVariable; nursery plants recommended

Expert Growing Tips

Net only if you want fruit for yourself; birds often know exactly when serviceberries ripen.