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Allegheny serviceberry

Amelanchier arborea

Last reviewed: August 2026

Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is a perennial tree native to AL, AR, CT, DC and 32 more states. It blooms in March and April. The flowers draw mason bees, mining bees, and bumble bees.

Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea)
Photo: (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

180"–300" H × 144"–180" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr

Native to

AL, AR, CT, DC and 32 more states

Pollinators

mason bees, mining bees, bumble bees

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A small understory tree with silvery young leaves, drooping clusters of white flowers before leaf-out, and sweet purple summer fruit. Smooth gray striped bark and orange fall color give it four seasons of interest.

Growing Allegheny serviceberry

Grow Allegheny serviceberry in part sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 180 to 300 inches tall and spread 144 to 180 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Among the earliest woody plants to bloom, feeding emerging mason and mining bees; the fruit is stripped quickly by birds.

Common questions

How much sun does Allegheny serviceberry need?
Allegheny serviceberry grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Allegheny serviceberry bloom?
Allegheny serviceberry blooms in March and April.
Where is Allegheny serviceberry native?
Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is native to AL, AR, CT, DC and 32 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Allegheny serviceberry attract?
Allegheny serviceberry draws mason bees, mining bees, and bumble bees.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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