Amelanchier laevis

Allegheny Serviceberry

A graceful native small tree admired for its early white spring flowers, purplish new foliage, and excellent fall color. Compared to A. canadensis, A. laevis tends to have glossier leaves, fewer suckers, and a slightly more refined form.

Key features



Width: 15–25 ft



Height: 20–30 ft



Flower color: White



Bloom time: Early spring



Fruit: Edible purple-black berries in early summer



Foliage: Glossy green; young leaves often bronze to purple



Fall color: Yellow, orange, red



Form: Upright to rounded; often single-stem



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 4–8



Landscape use



Specimen or focal tree



Street tree and small landscapes



Native and woodland gardens



Naturalized borders



Wildlife and pollinator gardens



Notes



Native to eastern North America



Fruits are edible; birds are highly attracted



Generally deer resistant once established



Less suckering and cleaner habit than some other serviceberries

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

15-30'

Width

15-30'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange

Soil

Clay, Loamy

Landscape use

Accent Plant

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No