Mountain Serviceberry

(Amelanchier bartramiana)

Mountain Serviceberry (Amelanchier bartramiana)

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Summary

Amelanchier bartramiana, commonly known as Mountain Serviceberry, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to cool, moist woods, bogs, and alpine forests across Newfoundland, Eastern Canada, and the northeastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet (0.9-1.8 meters) and a similar width, with a compact, multi-stemmed form. The plant is noted for its showy white flowers that bloom in early spring, followed by small, sweet, dark purple fruits in early summer, which are favored by birds and other wildlife. The leaves turn a striking orange-red in the fall, adding seasonal interest.

Mountain Serviceberry is valued for its four-season interest, including spring blossoms, edible fruit, fall color, and its ease of maintenance. It is used in naturalistic plantings, as a border shrub, and in wildlife gardens. It thrives in a range of light conditions from full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained acidic soils. While it is adaptable to various soil types, it does not tolerate drought well. There are no major disease or pest issues, but leaf spot and rust can occasionally be a problem. It is not known for aggressive roots or invasiveness.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Tree, Shrub
  • Height: 3-6 feet
  • Width: 2-4 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: White
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance

Natural Habitat

Cool, moist woods, bogs, and alpine forests across Newfoundland, Eastern Canada, and the northeastern United States

Other Names

Common Names: Roundleaf Serviceberry, Mountain Shadbush, Bartram’s Chuckleypear, Bartram’s Serviceberry, Bartram’s Shadbush, Mountain Juneberry, Oblong-Fruited Juneberry, Oblong-Fruited Serviceberry, Amélanchier De Bartram, Oblongfruit Serviceberry

Scientific Names: , Amelanchier bartramiana, Amelanchier oligocarpa, Amelanchier arguta, Amelanchier quebecensis, Amelanchier canadensis var. oligocarpa, Mespilus canadensis var. oligocarpa, Pyrus bartramiana,

GBIF Accepted Name: Amelanchier bartramiana (Tausch) M.Roem.