Multi-Season Native Tree with White Spring Blooms and Edible Berries
Serviceberry features abundant white spring blooms followed by edible purple-black berries with stunning fall color that provides four-season interest and wildlife value. This native deciduous tree delivers early spring flowers, summer fruit, brilliant orange-red fall foliage, attractive winter bark, and excellent resistance to ice/wind, and snow loads make it perfect for specimen plantings, naturalized areas, and wildlife gardens.
Key Features
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Abundant White Spring Blooms: Profuse white flowers appear in early spring before leaves emerge
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Edible Berries: Sweet purple-black berries ripen in early summer, loved by birds and people
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Brilliant Fall Color: Foliage transforms to vibrant orange, red, and yellow in autumn
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Moderate Growth Rate: Grows 12-24 inches per year once established
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Native Wildlife Magnet: Attracts pollinators, songbirds, and beneficial wildlife
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Four-Season Interest: Spring blooms, summer fruit, fall color, and smooth gray winter bark
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Wind Resistance: Serviceberry trees possess strong and flexible wood, enabling them to withstand wind far better than weaker, ornamental trees.
Ice/Cold Tolerance: Highly resistant to cold and frost, making it capable of enduring heavy ice and snow.
Storm Stability: The smaller, often multi-stemmed structure makes Serviceberry less prone to breakage during severe weather.
Growing Specifications
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Light: Full sun to part shade
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Mature Size: 15-25' tall x 15-20' wide
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Growth Rate: Moderate (12-24" per year)
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Hardiness: Zones 4-9
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Type: Deciduous tree
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Pruning: Prune after flowering to maintain shape. Remove suckers and dead branches as needed.
Landscape Uses
Perfect for specimen plantings, naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, and mixed borders. Excellent choice for small landscapes and urban settings. Pairs beautifully with native perennials, dogwoods, and redbuds. Ideal for adding multi-season interest, edible fruit, and wildlife habitat to landscapes.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Apply mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Water regularly during establishment and during dry periods. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
For detailed planting instructions, visit our Proper Planting Directions page.
Pricing & Availability
All items are subject to availability. You may contact us via email - mulchpit1@gmail.com or call us at 615-754-7076 to check our current availability. We strive to keep our website prices accurate, but prices are subject to change.
