Serviceberry Care Instructions

Scientific Name: Amelamchier spp.

Category: Deciduous tree 

Habit: Upright, Often Multi-stemmed

Growth rate: Medium                                                                                                  

Landscape benefits and culture: White flowers for a short time in spring, edible berries appear in June that are attractive to birds, red foliage in the fall, smooth silver bark is interesting in the winter. Prefers areas that have moist and well drained soils, but is highly adaptable. Can be planted in full sun to partial shade.

                                                            
Pruning: Late winter early spring                                                                                       

Potential pests/issues: Can be susceptible to fireblight, mites, scale, powdery mildew and leaf miners.