Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance'
$57.00 / 3G
Serviceberry ·
Description
Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance', commonly known as Apple Serviceberry, is a woody tree or large shrub valued for its white flowers. It typically matures 20–40 feet tall and 15–30 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is cultivated hybrid of eastern North American serviceberry species. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in specimen plantings, mixed borders, and foundation plantings. Good siting and appropriate moisture help maintain its best form through the season.
Benefits
Adds long-term structure, shade, and a sense of permanence to the landscape. Creates an early-season lift after winter with fresh color and growth. Supports a more active, living garden with flowers that pollinators can use.
Features
Showy flowers mid-spring; matures about 20 - 40 ft tall and 15 - 30 ft wide
Usage/Use
Specimen tree, shade tree, street tree, wildlife planting
Native Range
Cultivated hybrid of eastern North American serviceberry species
| Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' | |
| Apple Serviceberry | |
| 'Autumn Brilliance | |
| No | |
| Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture. | |
| Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Deep, well-drained garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| No |
| 5 - 9 | |
| Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9; protect roots during establishment. | |
| Full Sun | |
| Loam | |
| 6 - 8 | |
| 20 - 40 ft | |
| 15 - 30 ft | |
| Wide | |
| 15 - 30 ft |
| Yes | |
| On Old Wood | |
| Mid-Spring | |
| None | |
| Green | |
| Green foliage | |
| Birds from Fruit | |
| Woodland Edge of Savanna | |
| Native Garden | |
| Berries | |
| Specimen | |
| Upright | |
| Long Lived | |
| Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Average Water | |
| Well-drained | |
| Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture. | |
| Medium | |
| Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time. |