Small, round green berries turn red and finally mature to a dark purplish black in early summer. Fruit is sweet and edible. Leaves turn a brilliant red-orange in the fall. Will tolerate full sun but prefers part to light shade. This is a small, deciduous, usually multi-trunked understory tree or tall shrub which typically matures to 15-25′ tall with a similar spread. Attractive understory tree/shrub for lawns, shrub borders, woodland margins or native plant areas. Shrub forms can be grown as tall informal hedges or screens. Good plant for bird gardens. Attracts butterflies and is moderately drought tolerant. Likes average-to-moist, well drained soil. Hardy to Zone 4. Photos courtesy of Oregon State University.
Amelanchier x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’ Serviceberry
Description
Small, round green berries turn red and finally mature to a dark purplish black in early summer. Fruit is sweet and edible. Leaves turn a brilliant red-orange in the fall. Will tolerate full sun but prefers part to light shade. This is a small, deciduous, usually multi-trunked understory tree or tall shrub which typically matures to 15-25′ tall with a similar spread. Attractive understory tree/shrub for lawns, shrub borders, woodland margins or native plant areas. Shrub forms can be grown as tall informal hedges or screens. Good plant for bird gardens. Attracts butterflies and is moderately drought tolerant. Likes average-to-moist, well drained soil. Hardy to Zone 4. Photos courtesy of Oregon State University.
