Botanical profile

Serviceberry Cumulus

Latin name
Amelanchier laevis 'Cumulus'
Common name
Smooth Serviceberry 'Cumulus'
Type
TREE
Family
Rosaceae

Amelanchier laevis ‘Cumulus’ is a hardy, native Quebec small tree, appreciated for its abundant white spring blooms, followed by edible red to purple fruits in summer, which are highly prized by birds. It is distinguished by its naturally slender habit, light and vertical silhouette, and coppery nascent foliage, which then turns medium green before bursting into red, orange, and yellow in the fall. Very well adapted to northern conditions, it is suitable for solitary plantings, informal hedges, or naturalist gardens, and tolerates both full sun and partial shade. ‘Cumulus’ is a versatile ally, both for biodiversity and for its ornamental appeal across three seasons.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
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, bluish-black fruits in summer
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Tree-like
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
8 m (26 ft)
Width
6 m (20 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

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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