Allegheny Serviceberry
Allegheny Serviceberry
Amelanchier laevis
Plant Details:
Plant type: Tree | Straight native species
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil moisture: Medium
Mature size: 15–25 ft. tall × 15–20 ft. wide
Bloom time: April
Growth rate: Medium
Container size: 3 gallon pot
Estimated size at pickup in feet (if available): 4-5
Great For
• Small specimen or understory tree
• Edible landscape
• Wildlife garden or informal screen
Ecological Benefits
• Early flowers support pollinators, and the berries are highly attractive to songbirds and other wildlife.
Why We Recommend It
We recommend Allegheny Serviceberry as a small native tree that delivers interest through several seasons without overwhelming a residential landscape. White spring flowers feed early pollinators, edible summer berries attract songbirds, and the graceful form works well near woodland edges or in an edible garden. It is also a host plant for Red-spotted Purple and Viceroy butterflies. Provide consistent moisture and good drainage, especially during establishment, for the healthiest growth and best fruit display.
Good to Know
• White spring flowers
• Edible summer berries
• Excellent small native tree for four-season interest
Care/behavior information: Prune when young if a single-trunk tree form is desired. Provide water during dry periods.
Warning or placement concerns (if applicable): Not reliably drought tolerant. Susceptible to rust, fire blight, and powdery mildew; fruit quality can decline in persistently wet weather.
Notable wildlife detail (if applicable): Host plant for the Red-spotted Purple and Viceroy butterflies.
Deer resistant (if applicable):
Rabbit resistant (if applicable):
Special tolerances: Acidic soil
Fall 2026 Plant Pickup
This is a preorder item and will not be available until our fall pickup event. Plants are not shipped.
Pickup Dates
Thursday, October 1, 2026 |11:00 AM–6:00 PM in Noblesville, IN
Friday, October 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM in Noblesville, IN
Pickup Location
Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Noblesville, Indiana. More info will be shared via email as the pick-up dates approach.
Please plan to pick up your order during one of these scheduled times. Plants are living material and cannot be held beyond the pickup event unless prior arrangements have been made.
Plant Guarantee
We guarantee that you will receive a healthy plant at pickup. Because survival depends on planting methods, weather, site conditions, and ongoing care, we cannot offer refunds or guarantees after pickup. Height estimates are approximate and not guaranteed. Remember that you're investing in a healthy root system—the foundation of long-term success—not simply above-ground height.
Photos courtesy of Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder.