Serviceberry, Alleghany, Bare Root

Serviceberry, Alleghany (Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Alleghany')Alleghany

Serviceberry is a vigorous hybrid between downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) and Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis), offering ornamental beauty, reliable fruit production, and significant ecological value. This multi-stemmed, small tree or large shrub produces masses of showy white blooms in early spring, followed by sweet, edible berries in early summer and striking orange-red fall foliage. Its fruits are highly attractive to birds and pollinators, while the plant itself plays an important role in native food webs as a larval host and early nectar source. A resilient and adaptable species, Alleghany integrates beautifully into food forests, pollinator hedgerows, and native edible landscapes.

Key Characteristics

• Early-season fruit with rich flavor and wildlife value
  The blue-purple fruits of Alleghany ripen in early summer and are sweet with a flavor reminiscent of blueberries and almonds. They can be eaten fresh, dried, or used in baked goods, and they’re highly attractive to songbirds and small mammals.
• Exceptional ornamental value across the seasons
  Alleghany’s profuse white blossoms in early spring are followed by clean green summer foliage and brilliant fall color ranging from orange to deep red. Its smooth gray bark and elegant form provide year-round visual interest in naturalized or formal plantings.
• Supports pollinators and native insect life
  Blooms appear very early, offering nectar and pollen to emerging native bees and other early-season pollinators. It also hosts the larvae of several moth and butterfly species, including the red-spotted purple (Limenitis arthemis) and viceroy (Limenitis archippus).
• Ideal for multi-functional hedgerows and edible edges
  Alleghany serviceberry thrives at the woodland edge or in open meadows, fitting well into fruit tree guilds, edible hedgerows, and pollinator gardens. Its shrubby form makes it excellent for mass planting, layered plantings, and erosion control on slopes or streambanks.
• Tolerant and low maintenance
  This serviceberry hybrid is more drought- and disease-resistant than some pure species, tolerating a wide range of soils and requiring minimal care once established. Its adaptability makes it a great choice for regenerative landscapes.

Product Details

• Native range: Hybrid of two Eastern U.S. natives
• Plant life cycle: Perennial, deciduous shrub or small tree
• Sun requirements: Full sun to part shade
• Soil requirements: Medium to medium-wet, well-drained
• Mature height: 15–25 ft
• Bloom time: Early spring
• Bloom color: White
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

Alleghany Serviceberry is a resilient, multi-use native hybrid offering beauty, food, and habitat. It’s a top choice for ecological gardens, productive hedgerows, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.