Serviceberry : wildlife are attracted to Serviceberries

Serviceberries grow as large shrubs or small trees. They add beauty to landscapes all year long. In spring, they produce white flowers.

During fall, their leaves turn red and yellow. In June, you can enjoy their tasty juneberries. These trees and bushes can reach heights of 4 to 25 feet and spread 4 to 15 feet wide.

They attract birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. The best types to plant in Minnesota are ‘Regent’, ‘Autumn Brilliance’, Rainbow Pillar®, ‘Princess Diana’, and Standing Ovation™.

Serviceberries can have a single trunk or multiple stems. They are used as standout plants or in groups as borders, backgrounds, or screens.

Serviceberries are also called juneberries or Saskatoon berries. Several kinds of these plants grow naturally in Minnesota and the United States. A typical ‘Autumn Brilliance’ serviceberry shows bright red color in fall. It is a small deciduous tree or shrub with a rounded, upright shape.

Its early leaves are silvery and fuzzy but turn oval after flowering. In late April or May, they bloom with clusters of five white flowers with colorful anthers. The small, round fruit ripens to dark purple in June and hangs in hanging clusters.

The fruit can be eaten fresh or used in jams, jellies, and pies. They are good for wildlife, attracting pollinators, birds, and other animals.

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