Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Princess Diana'

Princess Diana Serviceberry

 standout cultivar of hybrid serviceberry prized for its profuse spring flowers, edible berries, and excellent fall color. This selection forms a gracefully spreading small tree or large shrub with ornamental appeal across the seasons.

Key features



Width: 12–15 ft (approx. 3.5–4.5 m)



Height: 15–20 ft (approx. 4.5–6 m)



Flower color: White (buds yellow-tinged)



Bloom time: Early spring



Fruit: Edible bluish-purple berries in early summer



Fall color: Bright red-orange



Form: Upright to broadly rounded small tree or large shrub



Life cycle: Deciduous small ornamental tree / shrub



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun to part shade



Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable to average soils



Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9



Landscape use



Specimen or focal tree



Small to medium residential landscapes



Woodland and naturalized garden settings



Mixed shrub borders



Wildlife and pollinator plantings (flowers attract pollinators; berries attract birds)



Patent & Trademark



Plant Patent: PP6041 — Amelanchier × grandiflora ‘Princess Diana’ is a patented cultivar (issued October 20, 1987).



Trademark: Princess Diana® — the commercial cultivar name used in the trade.



Status: Patented (PP6041) / Trademarked name



Notes



Noted for its wide-spreading habit and rich seasonal interest — abundant white flowers in spring, edible berries in summer, and striking red-orange fall foliage.



Generally low-maintenance with good adaptability.



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Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

20'

Width

15-20'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange, Red

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Normal, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Specimen

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No

10-year height

6'

10-year width

12'