Amelanchier laevis
smooth serviceberry
Flower Color
Description
A deciduous small tree, up to around 8m high, with a spreading habit, and oval leaves that are tinted pink and bronze when young, and turn orange and red in autumn. Pendent clusters of fragrant white flowers are produced in spring as the leaves unfurl, followed later by edible blue-black berries
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Spreading
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 4-7
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantGenerally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensLow MaintenanceEdible fruit