Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Forest Prince'

Forest Prince Serviceberry

A handsome serviceberry selection combining the best traits of hybrid serviceberry (A. × grandiflora) with strong seasonal interest and a refined habit. It’s valued for pretty spring flowers, edible fruit, and attractive fall foliage.

Key features



Width: 8–12 ft



Height: 15–25 ft



Flower color: White in spring



Bloom time: Early spring



Fruit: Red (turning purple/black) and edible in early summer



Fall color: Orange-red



Form: Upright, rounded small tree or large shrub



Life cycle: Deciduous small tree / shrub  



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun to part shade



Soil: Moist, well-drained; adaptable to a range of soils



Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9



Origin: Selected by Roy Klehm of Beaver Creek Nursery



Landscape use



Specimen or focal planting



Small and medium residential landscapes



Native, woodland, or naturalized garden settings



Wildlife and pollinator gardens (flowers, fruit attract bees & birds)



 



Trademark: Forest Prince — the commercial cultivar name used in the trade



Notes



Profuse white flowers appear along branches in spring (not just at branch tips).



Fruit is edible and attractive to wildlife.



Excellent fall color adds seasonal interest. 



 

 

 

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

20'

Width

20'

Hardiness zones

4–7

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Blue

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Orange, Red

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Clay, Loamy

Landscape use

Container, Specimen

Shape

Oval/Rounded

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No