Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Smooth serviceberry
Allegheny serviceberry
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
25.0
Width (ft)
15.0 -
20.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Habitat: Mesic to dry upland forests and woodlands, high-elevation forests, balds, seepage swamps, and bogs; most frequent and numerous at middle to high elevations; primarily but not exclusively in moderately to extremely acidic, nutrient-poor soils. Frequent to common in the Virginia mountains; infrequent in the Piedmont (mostly in the inner and northern parts); rare in the Coastal Plain.
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
March
April
Fall Color
Gold/Yellow
Purple/lavender
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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