Amelanchier Rainbow Pillar

SERVICEBERRY 'RAINBOW PILLAR'

A narrow, columnar serviceberry selection prized for its vertical form and exceptional fall color, which can show yellow, orange, red, and purple tones on the same plant. Ideal for tight spaces where height and seasonal interest are desired without wide spread.

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: Multicolored — yellow, orange, red, purple



Form: Narrow, upright to columnar



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 4–9



Landscape use



Narrow spaces and urban sites



Vertical accent or screen



Small residential landscapes



Street tree or boulevard planting



Wildlife and pollinator gardens



Notes



Fruits are edible; birds are highly attracted



Generally deer resistant once established



More upright and space-efficient than standard serviceberries



Excellent alternative where ‘White Pillar’ form is desired with stronger fall color

Plant type

Flowering Shrub, Fruit Tree

Height

15'

Width

15'

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

Landscape use

Specimen, Street Tree

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Striped

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No