Utah Serviceberry
Amelanchier utahensis
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Plant Description: Large, rounded deciduous shrub native to Utah. Vigorous grower, may grow suckers. Hairy, light-green leaves are finely toothed at the tips and turn yellow in the fall. Clusters of pure white flowers bloom in late-spring followed by edible purple-black berries. Does well in rocky areas.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Thinning
Plant Care: Shrub - Thinning (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on older stems): Prune dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. Remove up to 1/3rd of the overall shrub, keeping older branches to build up a sturdy, permanent and picturesque framework. Keep in mind that these shrubs bloom directly on older wood or on shoots that come off old wood. Monitor for pests, diseases, or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 10-12' tall x 8-10' wide
Utah Native: Yes
Nativar: No
Plant Select: Unknown
Pollinator Favorite: Yes
Localscapes: Perimeter Plant, Foundation Plant
Evergreen: No
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: White
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: May - Jun
Erosion Control: No
Ground Cover: No
Edible: Yes
Fire Wise: Yes
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 6
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Tolerant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Waterwise Woodlands
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
Edibility notes: Berries ripen in early summer, emerging a pale green, then shifting to red before darkening to a purple-black as they ripen. The harvesting window can be very short as berries can go very quickly from unripe to overripe. It can also be a challenge to pick before the birds get to them. The small fruits have a taste reminiscent of blueberry with a hint of cherry or almond. They can be enjoyed fresh or used in any way you typically use berries, such as jams, pastries, or pies.
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