Autumn Brilliance Apple Serviceberry (Amelanchier x grandiflora)

Autumn Brilliance Apple Serviceberry (Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance') is a deciduous shrub or small tree with white early-spring flowers, edible berries in early summer, and vibrant red-orange fall foliage.

Birds enjoy the berries, which can also be used in jams and pies. This adaptable plant tolerates urban pollution, making it an option for city gardens as well as wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Growing details

• Plant type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
• Parentage: Natural hybrid of A. arborea and A. laevis
• Mature size: 15–25 feet tall and wide
• Spacing: Approximately 20 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Flowers: White, in early spring
• Fruit: Edible berries ripening in early summer
• Fall color: Red-orange

Care and garden use

Allow plenty of room for its mature size. This low-maintenance plant may occasionally develop rust, leaf spot, fire blight, powdery mildew, or canker.

Use as a specimen, in mixed borders or grouped plantings, or in naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, and woodland gardens. Pair with oakleaf hydrangea or dogwood for varied seasonal interest.

Image credits: David J. Stang, Amelanchier x grandiflora Autumn Brilliance 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0; CR1010, Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance'; David J. Stang, Amelanchier x grandiflora Autumn Brilliance 12zz, CC BY-SA 4.0; David J. Stang, Amelanchier x grandiflora Autumn Brilliance 9zz, CC BY-SA 4.0; David J. Stang, Amelanchier x grandiflora Autumn Brilliance 13zz, CC BY-SA 4.0. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.