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Alder-Leaved Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia): Native Shrub with Edible Berries and Fall Color

Alder-leaved serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) is a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree reaching nearly 20 feet. It offers bright red or yellow autumn foliage and small, edible black fruits that attract wildlife. Historically used medicinally.

Care

Light: Full sun to part shade.
Soil: Moist, well-drained; space 5–7 feet apart with 6-inch manure layer.

Problems

Fireblight, fungal leaf spots, gymnosporangium rust, powdery mildew, dieback, cankers.

Quick Reference

Height	6–10 ft.
Spread	6–10 ft.
Growth Pace	Moderate
Light	Part Shade
Moisture	Dry to Medium
Maintenance	Low
Features	Attracts songbirds, interesting bark, native, showy fall foliage
Bloom Time	Spring
Style	Herb Garden, Woodland Garden
Type	Shrubs

Other: Growing Amaryllis and Amelanchier: Bulbs and Flowering Trees for Seasonal Beauty; Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea): Four-Season Native for Edible Landscapes; ‘Regent’ Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Regent’): Compact Form with Tasty Berries; ‘Autumn Brilliance’ Apple Serviceberry (Amelanchier × grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’): Four-Season Small Tree; Clethra alnifolia: Sweet Pepperbush for Shade and Fragrance; Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird' – Compact Sweet Pepperbush for Small Gardens; Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' – Deep Pink Summersweet for Shade Gardens; Clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' – Compact White-Flowered Summersweet; Amelanchier (Serviceberry) Disease Management: Fire Blight, Rust, and Witches' Broom; Cedar-Hawthorn Rust on Serviceberry (Amelanchier)

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