Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) is a 15-25’ tall North American shrub that typically features multiple trunks. It has white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer that give way to red or purple berries in mid-summer. A food source for songbirds, small mammals, and pollinators, this tree is also mildly resistant to deer.

Photos by Dan Mullen

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Bundle of 5: $23

Bundle of 10: $35

Bundle of 25: $67

Bundle of 50: $108

Bundle of 100: $180

STATS ON ALLEGHENY SERVICEBERRY

• Mature Height:  15–25 feet

• Mature Width:  15–20 feet

• Soil Type:  Loamy clay, clay, sandy loam

• Moisture:  Moist, well-drained

• Sun:  Full Sun, Partial Shade

• Growth Rate:  Medium

KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF ALLEGHENY SERVICEBERRY

• The ripe fruits of the Allegheny serviceberry are safe for human consumption. When ripe, they taste similar to blueberries and can be eaten raw, cooked or dried - try them in your next batch of homemade trail mix!

• Allegheny serviceberry has an impressive display of leaf colors throughout the growing season - from bronzeish-purple in the spring, green in the summer, and a gorgeous red or yellow in the fall. Combined with its tendency to grow in a bushy shape, this makes Alleghany serviceberry a great option for ornamental privacy screenings.

• A hairless foliage is the main distinguishing factor between Alleghany serviceberry and other Amelanchier varieties, including Downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea). Allegheny serviceberry has noticeably fewer hairs on the stalks and leaves.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Allegheny serviceberry has shown anecdotal resistance to Black Walnut toxicity. Black walnuts produce a chemical, juglone, that is known to cause symptoms such as yellowing leaves, wilting, and even death when other species are planted nearby. While researchers have yet to nail down the specifics of how this toxic allelochemical works, gardeners, landscapers, and foresters have been recording unempirical data regarding sensitive and resistant species to this toxin since Roman times!