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‘Regent’ Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Regent’): Compact Form with Tasty Berries

‘Regent’ serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Regent’) is a compact shrub form (3–6 feet) with finely toothed, rounded leaves—bluish above, gray-green beneath—that turn vibrant yellow and red in fall. White spring flowers in upright clusters yield tasty June berries loved by birds and humans alike (great for jellies). Native to the Great Plains, it tolerates harsh, dry, or alkaline conditions when mature.

Care

  • Light: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil: Moist, well-drained.

Problems

Occasional rust, leaf spot, fire blight, powdery mildew, sawfly, leaf miner, borers, scale.

Quick Reference

Height3–6 ft.
Spread3–6 ft.
Growth HabitClumps
LightFull Sun to Part Shade
MoistureMedium
MaintenanceLow
FeaturesAttracts songbirds, native, showy fall foliage, showy flowers, showy fruit
Bloom TimeSpring
Flower ColorWhite
UsesBeds, Borders, Waterside
StyleWoodland Garden
TypeShrubs

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