Amelanchier lamarckii

Lamarckii Serviceberry

A graceful small ornamental tree widely planted for its profuse white spring flowers, bronze-tinged new foliage, and excellent fall color. Often considered one of the most ornamental serviceberries, it offers strong four-season appeal and a refined habit.

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: New growth bronze to coppery, maturing green



Fall color: Yellow, orange, red



Form: Upright to rounded; multi-stem or small tree



Life cycle: Deciduous small tree / large shrub



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



Small landscapes and residential yards



Woodland and native-style gardens



Naturalized borders



Wildlife and pollinator gardens



Notes



Fruits are edible and attractive to birds



Generally deer resistant once established



Widely used in landscapes for its reliable performance



Often considered a hybrid origin, though commonly treated as a species

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

25-30'

Width

15'-20'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange, Red

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Clay, Loamy

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No