Botanical profile

Serviceberry × grandiflora

Latin name
Serviceberry × grandiflora
Common name
Large-flowered Serviceberry
Type
TREE
Family
Rosaceae

Amelanchier × grandiflora, also known as hybrid serviceberry or large-flowered serviceberry, is a small ornamental tree with spectacular blossoms, resulting from the cross between two North American species. Highly valued for its abundant spring flowering with clusters of starry white flowers, it offers remarkable ornamental interest over three seasons. Its foliage, bronze when budding, turns dark green in summer, then blazes in orange-yellow to vivid red in autumn. It also produces small edible purplish-black berries, highly prized by birds. Its naturally rounded and light habit, high hardiness, and good tolerance to urban conditions make it a versatile choice for residential gardens, informal hedges, or as a specimen plant. The hybrid serviceberry is a sure bet for combining beauty, biodiversity, and edibility, even in harsh climates.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Soil type
Slightly acidic to neutral, well drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Small edible black berries in early summer
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Tree-like
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 m (20 ft)
Width
4 m (13 feet)
Growth rate
average
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Serviceberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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