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Pale Serviceberry

Amelanchier pallida

Last reviewed: June 2026

Pale Serviceberry (Amelanchier pallida)
Photo: Matt Lavin / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

60"–240" H × 48"–120" W

Bloom

Apr, May

Native to

AZ, CA, WA

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

Pale serviceberry is a graceful native shrub that produces clusters of white flowers in spring followed by small edible berries. It offers beautiful fall color and can be grown as a single specimen or in naturalized groups.

In an HOA neighborhood

Pale Serviceberry is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The spring flowers attract bees and butterflies, while the summer berries feed birds and small mammals. This plant supports native pollinators and provides four-season wildlife habitat.

Common questions

How much sun does Pale Serviceberry need?
Pale Serviceberry grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Pale Serviceberry bloom?
Pale Serviceberry blooms in April and May.
Where is Pale Serviceberry native?
Pale Serviceberry (Amelanchier pallida) is native to AZ, CA, WA, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Pale Serviceberry attract?
Pale Serviceberry draws bees and butterflies.
Is Pale Serviceberry HOA-friendly?
Pale Serviceberry is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

Ready to grow Pale Serviceberry? Add it to your garden in Pollinator Patch to track it and get season-by-season care guidance.