Amelanchier canadensis White Pillar

White Pillar Serviceberry

A narrow, columnar selection of native serviceberry, prized for its upright form and classic four-season interest. Ideal where space is limited but a small ornamental tree is desired—offering showy white spring flowers, edible berries, and attractive fall color.

Key features



Width: 6–10 ft



Height: 20–25 ft



Flower color: White



Bloom time: Early spring



Fruit: Edible purple-black berries in early summer



Fall color: Yellow to orange-red



Form: Narrow, columnar to upright



Life cycle: Deciduous small tree



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun to part shade



Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable, tolerates clay



Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9



Landscape use



Narrow spaces and small yards



Street tree or vertical accent



Native and woodland gardens



Specimen planting



Wildlife and pollinator gardens



Notes



Native cultivar of eastern North American serviceberry



Fruits are edible; birds are highly attracted



Generally deer resistant once established



More upright and space-efficient than typical A. canadensis

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

20'

Width

15'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Clay

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No