Allegheny Serviceberry
Common Name: Allegheny Serviceberry
Latin Name: Amelanchier laevis
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Multi-stemmed tree or small shrub, with a narrow and upright, oval form featuring fragrant white flowers that bloom in spring. Purple, edible, sweet fruits ripen in June and are used in jams, jellies, and pies - if you can get to them before the birds! Dark green foliage turns a brilliant orange-red in fall. Susceptible to fire blight, spider mites, and borers, usually from drought stress. Host plant for the Red-Spotted Purple and Viceroy butterflies. Fruit is eaten by songbirds, ruffled grouse, and small and large mammals.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 25'
Mature Width: 15'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 4
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Fall Color, Fragrant Flowers, Self-Fruitful, Wisconsin Native
Common Name: Allegheny Serviceberry
Latin Name: Amelanchier laevis
Visit Plant Profile >>Description & Overview
Multi-stemmed tree or small shrub, with a narrow and upright, oval form featuring fragrant white flowers that bloom in spring. Purple, edible, sweet fruits ripen in June and are used in jams, jellies, and pies - if you can get to them before the birds! Dark green foliage turns a brilliant orange-red in fall. Susceptible to fire blight, spider mites, and borers, usually from drought stress. Host plant for the Red-Spotted Purple and Viceroy butterflies. Fruit is eaten by songbirds, ruffled grouse, and small and large mammals.
Core Characteristics
Mature Height: 25'
Mature Width: 15'
USDA Hardiness Zone: to zone 4
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Features & Benefits: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Fall Color, Fragrant Flowers, Self-Fruitful, Wisconsin Native