Common Serviceberry
(Amelanchier arborea)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Shrub or Small Tree
Height: 15 - 25 ft
Spread: 15 - 25 ft
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Early Spring (Mar - Apr)
Fruit Type: Pome (Berry)
Fruit Color: Red / Purple
Autumn Color: Red / Orange / Yellow
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: High
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: Medium
Dog Safe**: No (Toxic)
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Common Serviceberry is a larval host and supports 124 species of moths and butterflies. Over 40 species of birds and dozens of mammal species eat the fruits. It is also an early pollen and nectar source for many pollinators.
Plants similar to Common Serviceberry:
Hamamelis virginiana - Witch Hazel
Lindera benzoin - Spicebush
Vaccinium corymbosum - Highbush Blueberry