Smooth Serviceberry
Amelanchier laevis
A gorgeous flowering understory tree that’s a great alternative to non-native ornamentals. The fruit is edible and is the most palatable of all our native serviceberries. It’s also a wildlife magnet, hosting more than 100 caterpillar species. Also known as Smooth Shadbush.
BLOOM TIME
- May
- June
SUNLIGHT
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
- Partial Shade
- Full Shade
SOIL TYPE
- Well Drained
- Moist
- Texture (Sand)
- Texture (Loam)
- Texture (Clay)
- pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
HEIGHT
12-20'
CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED
100-200
WILDLIFE BENEFITED
Caterpillars, Pollinators, Birds, Mammals
Artist: Claire Luce Baldwin
Photo Credit: Donald Cameron