1 named cultivar
The Story
Plant Bio
Amelanchier x grandiflora, apple serviceberry, is a small deciduous tree or multi-stemmed large shrub of eastern North America, fifteen to twenty-five feet high and often as wide. It is the natural hybrid of A. arborea and A. laevis. Pink buds open to white five-petalled flowers in mid-spring, followed by edible purple-black berries.
It earns its place three times over: flowers before the leaves in spring, sweet berries in early summer that birds strip within days, and yellow to orange-red autumn colour. The berries are genuinely worth eating, so net a branch if you want any. Both parents are native here, so it supports local wildlife as the straight species do.
Uses & Benefits:
Essentials
At a Glance
Plant Type
Tree
Height
300 inches
Width
240 inches
Light
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Zones
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Water
Medium
Humidity
Average
Lifespan
Perennial
Native To
Eastern North America
Toxicity
Fruit edible; seeds contain cyanogenic compounds, as in other Rosaceae
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Planting
How to Grow
- Plant in full sun to partial shade for the best flowering.
- Choose moist, well-drained soil; it dislikes drought.
- Give a multi-stemmed form fifteen to twenty feet of space.
- Water through the first two summers while it roots out.
- Prune lightly after flowering to shape it only.
- Remove suckers if you want a single-trunked tree.
Pro Tip
Decide early between a single trunk and a multi-stemmed clump; removing stems later costs the tree its natural vase shape.
Keep It Thriving
Care Guide
Do
- Plant it where the spring flowers are seen 🌸
- Keep the roots moist in the first summers 💧
- Net a branch if you want the berries 🫐
- Prune only just after flowering ✂️
Don't
- Plant it in dry, compacted ground ❌
- Prune it hard in late summer or autumn ❌
- Eat the seeds inside the berries ❌
Seasonal Care Calendar
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Watch Out For
Pests & Diseases
Common Pests
Common Diseases
In the Garden
Landscape Uses & Companions
Landscape Uses
Companion Plants
Multiply
Propagation Methods
Good to Know
Common Questions
Apple Serviceberry questions
What zones can Apple Serviceberry grow in?
Apple Serviceberry is hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.
Is Apple Serviceberry deer resistant?
Yes — Apple Serviceberry is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.
When does Apple Serviceberry bloom?
Apple Serviceberry typically blooms in mid to late spring through mid-spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.
Does Apple Serviceberry need full sun?
Apple Serviceberry does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.
More Amelanchier to compare
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Saskatoon Serviceberry
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Glennform Serviceberry
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Allegheny Serviceberry
Amelanchier laevis
Serviceberry
Amelanchier canadensis
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