Amelanchier laevis Prince Charles

Alleghany Serviceberry

A choice selection of Allegheny (smooth) serviceberry noted for its upright, well-structured form, abundant white spring flowers, and excellent fall color. ‘Prince Charles’ develops into a refined small tree with a clean habit, making it well suited to residential and landscape use.

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 to purplish



Fall color: Yellow, orange, red



Form: Upright to rounded; typically single-stem



Life cycle: Deciduous small tree



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun to part shade



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



Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8



Landscape use



Specimen or focal tree



Street tree and small residential landscapes



Native and woodland gardens



Naturalized borders



Wildlife and pollinator gardens



Notes



Native cultivar of eastern North American serviceberry



Fruits are edible and highly attractive to birds



Generally deer resistant once established



Cleaner, more tree-like habit than many serviceberry selections

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

25-30'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

5–8

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

Shape

Broad Upright

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No