#Serviceberry autumn brilliance clump full#

The smooth gray bark adds an interesting dimension to the landscape. It produces blue berries from late spring to early summer. The oval leaves turn an outstanding brick red in the fall. It has no significant negative characteristics.Īutumn Brilliance Serviceberry is recommended for the following landscape applications:Īutumn Brilliance Serviceberry is covered in stunning clusters of white flowers rising above the foliage in early spring before the leaves.

#Serviceberry autumn brilliance clump full#

Ive narrowed my choices to Cornus Kousa Dogwood (white flowering), or Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry for a full sun area in my yard, near a Quaking Aspen (aka popple) tree - but NOT in the shade of the tree. It is a good choice for attracting birds to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Serviceberry or Cornus Kousa Dogwood kimcoco 13 years ago Im starting a new thread. This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.Īutumn Brilliance Serviceberry is an open multi-stemmed deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. Berries begin to form and ripen in early summer, which is why many call the tree the Juneberry. In the early spring, small frilly white blooms adorn the tree giving it showy appeal in a smaller more shrublike package. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. Description Serviceberry is an outstanding, but still underutilized native tree that has so much to offer. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out.

This tree does best in full sun to partial shade. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 40 years or more. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 4 feet from the ground, and is suitable for planting under power lines. Description Growth & Care USDA Plant Hardiness ZoneĪdditional Categories Additional CategoryĪutumn Brilliance Serviceberry will grow to be about 25 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 20 feet.