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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.

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