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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.

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.

Does Pale Serviceberry fit your yard? Open it in Pollinator Patch to check it against your sun, soil, and HOA-conscious filters.