Serviceberry Autumn Brilliance (Amelanchier x grandiflora)

Plant Size: 3 Gallon Pot

Serviceberry, Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’         

Type: Shrub/Small tree

Growth Characteristics  Serviceberry Autumn Brillance is a hybrid variety of serviceberry known for its brillant red fall leaves.  Serviceberry is a multi-stemmed tree or shrub that can grow 20-25 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide.  It has bright white flowers in the spring that produce an edible small berry in the fall. It has a moderate growth rate and generally easy to grow. When growing as a tree, the root suckers should be removed to deter a shrubby appearance. This is a shallow-rooted plant and would benefit from a layer of mulch to conserve moisture and keep the soil temperature moderate.

Hardiness: Climate zones 3-8

Light Requirements: Full and partial sun

Water Needs: Average water needs. Can live in occasionally wet areas.

Soil Preference: It tolerates a wide range of soil types that are well drained and moist.

DISEASE, PEST AND DEER RESISTANCE

Medium deer resistant; no major diseases or pests.

SITE CONSIDERATIONS

Serviceberry can be grown in a wide variety of landscapes – from lawns to forest understory.  Use as a showy accent shrub/small tree or as a border or in a pollinator garden.

Value to Wildlife and Insects

Attracts pollinators, birds and small mammals, seeds are eaten by birds and other wildlife.

ADDITIONAL FACTS UNIQUE TO THE SPECIES (IF ANY)

The berries are edible both raw and cooked by both humans and wildlife and are most often used in making jams and jellies. The fruit can also be dried.