How much sun does Inland serviceberry need?

Inland serviceberry grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Inland serviceberry bloom?

Inland serviceberry blooms in April and May.

Where is Inland serviceberry native?

Inland serviceberry (Amelanchier interior) is native to IA, IL, MI, MN and 3 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What butterflies or moths does Inland serviceberry host?

Inland serviceberry is a larval host plant for red-spotted purple.

Inland serviceberry

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Amelanchier interior

Last reviewed: October 2026

Inland serviceberry (Amelanchier interior) is a perennial tree native to IA, IL, MI, MN and 3 more states. It blooms in April and May. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Inland serviceberry (Amelanchier interior) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

96"–240" H × 96"–180" W

Bloom

Apr, May

Native to

IA, IL, MI, MN and 3 more states

Pollinators

bees

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A small, multi-stemmed tree or large shrub with smooth gray bark and clusters of white, star-shaped flowers that appear before the leaves in early spring. Produces small, sweet, dark purple berries in early summer and reliable orange-red fall color.

Growing Inland serviceberry

Grow Inland serviceberry in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 96 to 240 inches tall and spread 96 to 180 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Host plant for red-spotted purple.

The early flowers are an important nectar source for emerging bees, the berries feed songbirds through summer, and the foliage hosts caterpillars of the red-spotted purple butterfly.

Common questions

How much sun does Inland serviceberry need?: Inland serviceberry grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Inland serviceberry bloom?: Inland serviceberry blooms in April and May.
Where is Inland serviceberry native?: Inland serviceberry (Amelanchier interior) is native to IA, IL, MI, MN and 3 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What butterflies or moths does Inland serviceberry host?: Inland serviceberry is a larval host plant for red-spotted purple.

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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