Serviceberry Tree

Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is a beautiful native deciduous tree that typically reaches 15–25 feet tall and 15–25 feet wide, developing an attractive, rounded canopy. In early spring, delicate clusters of fragrant, white, star-shaped flowers appear before or alongside the emerging leaves, creating a spectacular seasonal display. The flowers give way to small, edible berries that change from green to red and finally deep purple-black as they ripen, providing a delicious treat for birds and other wildlife. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, this adaptable tree prefers moist, well-drained soil and grows successfully in USDA Hardiness Zones 4–9. Its finely toothed, dark green foliage transforms into brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn, adding another season of ornamental beauty. The name "Downy" refers to the soft, fuzzy hairs covering its young leaves, which gradually disappear as the foliage matures.

Saskatoon Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) is a hardy, fruit-producing native shrub or small tree that typically grows 10–20 feet tall and 4–8 feet wide, forming an attractive, upright, multi-stemmed habit. In spring, abundant clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers emerge, attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators to the garden. By early summer, the flowers develop into sweet, juicy berries that ripen from reddish-purple to deep blue-purple, offering a delicious flavor reminiscent of blueberries with a hint of almond. This versatile shrub performs best in full sun to partial shade, prefers well-drained soil, and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3–7. Its attractive green foliage turns brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn, making it an excellent choice for edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, and naturalized plantings. Saskatoon berries have been harvested by Indigenous peoples for centuries and are a traditional ingredient in pemmican, a nutritious food made from dried meat, fat, and berries.

Dwarf Serviceberry (Amelanchier spicata [someitmes known as Amelancier stolonifera]) is a compact, low-growing native deciduous shrub that typically reaches 3–5 feet tall and 3–6 feet wide, making it an excellent choice for smaller landscapes and naturalized gardens. In early to mid-spring, clusters of delicate, white, star-shaped flowers emerge, creating a beautiful display that attracts bees and other early-season pollinators. The blossoms are followed by small, edible berries that mature from bright red to deep purple-black in early summer, providing a valuable food source for songbirds and other wildlife. This adaptable shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade, prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and is generally hardy in USDA Zones 3–7. Its attractive green foliage develops warm shades of yellow, orange, and reddish bronze in autumn, adding seasonal interest to borders, woodland edges, and native plantings. Unlike many taller serviceberries, Dwarf Serviceberry naturally spreads through underground shoots called rhizomes, allowing it to form attractive colonies that provide shelter and nesting habitat for wildlife.

Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) is an elegant native deciduous tree or large shrub that typically grows 15–25 feet tall and 15–25 feet wide, developing a graceful, upright to rounded form. In early spring, abundant clusters of delicate, white, slightly fragrant flowers appear alongside emerging bronze-purple foliage, creating a striking contrast of color. These blossoms develop into sweet, juicy berries that ripen from red to deep purple-black in early summer, attracting songbirds and providing delicious fruit for fresh eating, jams, and baked goods. Growing best in full sun to partial shade, Allegheny Serviceberry prefers moist, well-drained soil and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4–8. Its foliage matures to rich green during summer before transforming into brilliant shades of orange, red, and gold in autumn, while its smooth gray bark adds winter interest. Allegheny Serviceberry is sometimes called Smooth Serviceberry because its young leaves quickly lose their fine hairs, giving the mature foliage a distinctly smooth appearance.

Roundleaf Serviceberry (Amelanchier sanguinea) is a charming native deciduous shrub that typically grows 3–8 feet tall and 3–6 feet wide, forming an attractive, upright to spreading habit. In spring, clusters of fragrant, white, star-shaped flowers emerge, providing an important early nectar source for bees and other pollinators. The flowers are followed by small, edible berries that gradually change from red to deep purple-black as they ripen in early summer, attracting numerous species of songbirds. This hardy shrub performs best in full sun to partial shade, tolerates a variety of well-drained soils, and is generally suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 3–7. Its rounded, blue-green foliage provides an attractive summer appearance before developing shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn, making it a wonderful addition to native gardens and naturalized landscapes. Roundleaf Serviceberry is also known as Red-Twig Serviceberry because of its distinctive reddish young branches, which add subtle color and visual interest even after the leaves have fallen.

Shadblow Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) is a beautiful native deciduous shrub or small tree that typically reaches 15–20 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide, forming a graceful, multi-stemmed habit ideal for woodland gardens and naturalized landscapes. In early spring, masses of delicate, white, star-shaped flowers cover its branches, often appearing before the leaves have fully emerged and creating a spectacular cloudlike display. The blossoms develop into small, sweet, edible berries that ripen from red to deep purple-black in early summer, providing a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife. This versatile plant thrives in full sun to partial shade, prefers moist to wet, slightly acidic soil, and grows successfully in USDA Hardiness Zones 3–7. Its lush green summer foliage transforms into beautiful shades of golden yellow, orange, and reddish bronze in autumn, offering outstanding seasonal interest. The name "Shadblow" comes from the plant's early spring flowering period, which traditionally coincided with the annual migration of American shad fish swimming upstream to spawn.

Bare root plants ship Spring 2027.