Amelanchier laevis 'Cumulus'

Cumulus Seviceberry

A superior selection of Allegheny serviceberry valued for its strong upright form, profuse white spring flowers, and excellent fall color. ‘Cumulus’ is known for its clean habit and reduced suckering, making it an outstanding small ornamental tree for residential and urban landscapes.

Key features



Width: 15–20 ft



Height: 20–25 ft



Flower color: White



Bloom time: Early spring



Fruit: Edible purple-black berries in early summer



Foliage: Glossy green; new growth often bronze



Fall color: Yellow to orange-red



Form: Upright, rounded; typically 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 cultivar of eastern North American serviceberry



Fruits are edible; birds are highly attracted



Generally deer resistant once established



Cleaner, more tree-like habit than standard A. laevis

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

30'

Width

20'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange, Red

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Clay, Loamy

Bark

Smooth

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No