Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea)
Serviceberry is a deciduous tree that may grow 20 to 40 feet tall. The leaves are alternate with a finely toothed margin and hairy underside. The bark is smooth when young. As the tree ages, long, vertical splits and furrows develop. In spring, 5-petaled, white flowers mature. The small tree produces a red to purple berry that matures in the fall.
WildlifeHost plant for Red-Spotted Purple and Viceroy butterflies. Butterflies and other insects nectar at the blooms. Fruits are eaten by songbirds, small mammals, and large mammals.
| Plant Type |
Tree 10-30 feet |
| Leaf Type |
Deciduous |
| Deer Resistance |
Moderate |
| Regions |
Mountain, Piedmont |
| Light |
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade, Full Shade |
| Soil |
Moist, Dry |
| Bloom Times |
Early Spring |
| Seed Times |
Summer |
| Wildlife Value |
Fleshy Fruit, Butterfly/Insect Nectar, Butterfly Larvae Host |
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