Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry

Amelanchier x grandiflora

A multi-season small tree/large shrub: white spring flowers, edible summer berries, and reliable orange-red fall color.

Sun
full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Mature size
15-25 ft × 15-20 ft
Bloom
White clusters in early spring, before/with leaf-out.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–9

Care guide

Quick ID

Small multi-season tree or large shrub (*Amelanchier* x *grandiflora*). White spring bloom, edible blue-purple summer berries, strong fall color.

Sun & Site

Full sun to part shade in adaptable, well-drained soil. In Draper's intense sun, light afternoon shade helps young trees.

Pruning & Shaping

Prune just after flowering. Remove dead/crossing branches and basal suckers; needs little routine pruning.

In my garden

N6Bed N6
SunPart sun
Soilsandy loam, fast percolation
Water sourceCulinary
Hardiness hereZone 7
2025
Planted · ~1 yr
What I've done here
  • 2026-05Spring mulch push (May 12–16)
  • 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied