Amelanchier x grand. 'Robin Hill'

Robin Hill Serviceberry

A charming small ornamental serviceberry tree with pale pink buds that open to pink-tinged white flowers in spring, followed by edible blue-black berries and bright fall color. It’s an adaptable, attractive choice for residential and native-plant landscapes.

Key features



Width: 12–18 ft (3.5–5.5 m) (approximate mature spread)



Height: 20–25 ft (6–8 m)



Flower color: Pale pink buds opening to white



Bloom time: Early spring



Fruit: Edible purple-black berries in early to mid summer



Fall color: Orange to red



Form: Upright, rounded small tree



Life cycle: Deciduous small ornamental tree



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun to part shade



Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable



Water: Moderate



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9 (typical for Amelanchier × grandiflora)



Landscape use



Specimen tree or focal point



Small to medium residential landscapes



Native plant, woodland, or naturalized gardens



Pollinator and wildlife plantings (fruit attracts birds)



Patent & Trademark



Patent: None / Not patented (no record of a plant patent found)



Trademark: Robin Hill — used as the cultivar/trade name in commerce



Notes



Excellent four-season interest with spring flowers, summer berries, and fall foliage



Generally deer resistant once established



Edible fruit loved by birds (and sometimes people)

Plant type

Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

25'

Width

12-15'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange, Red

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Normal, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No