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Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry
- White Spring Blooms
- Brilliant Fall Color
- Edible Summer Berries
Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry
Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.
Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry
Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry is a refined deciduous flowering tree known for white spring blooms, edible summer berries, and brilliant orange-red fall color. Its compact size, graceful branching, and multi-season beauty make it ideal for lawns, borders, patios, woodland edges, and smaller landscapes.
Why choose Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry?
Choose Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry for four-season interest in a manageable small-tree form. White flowers appear in early spring, followed by blueberry-like fruits that attract birds and can be enjoyed fresh or in preserves. Clean green foliage fills the canopy through summer, then shifts to vivid red-orange tones in fall. Its elegant habit makes it a standout specimen near patios, entryways, mixed borders, and naturalized garden areas where ornamental beauty and wildlife value are both welcome.
Key Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Amelanchier × grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’
- Common Name: Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry
- Plant Type: Deciduous flowering tree
- Growth Habit: Upright, rounded small tree or large multi-stemmed shrub
Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry Additional Information
Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry begins the season with masses of white spring flower clusters that appear before or as the new foliage unfolds. The flowers are followed by small purple-red to dark purple fruits in early summer, often called juneberries. These fruits are attractive to birds and wildlife and can also be used by gardeners for fresh eating, jams, or baked goods when harvested at ripeness.
Through summer, the tree carries attractive green foliage and a light, graceful canopy that fits comfortably into smaller spaces. In fall, the leaves turn brilliant orange, red, and reddish-purple, providing one of the plant’s strongest ornamental features. Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry may be grown as a single-trunk small tree or maintained as a multi-stemmed specimen. Light pruning after bloom or during dormancy can help shape the canopy, remove suckers, and preserve a clean landscape form.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Plant Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil and enough room for its mature canopy. Set the root ball level with the surrounding grade, backfill with native soil, and water thoroughly after planting.
2. Watering: Water deeply and consistently during the first growing seasons to help roots establish. Once established, provide supplemental watering during dry periods, especially in hot weather or fast-draining soil.
3. Mulching: Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch over the root zone to conserve soil moisture and reduce competition from turf. Keep mulch pulled back slightly from the trunk or main stems.
4. Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering or during dormancy to maintain shape, remove damaged or crossing branches, and manage suckers if a cleaner tree form is desired.
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FAQs
How big does Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry get?
Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry commonly matures around 20–25 feet tall with a similar or slightly narrower spread, depending on site conditions and whether it is trained as a tree or multi-stemmed form.
When does Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry bloom?
It blooms in early spring with clusters of white flowers, often before many other ornamental trees are in full display. The flowers are followed by edible berries in early summer.
Does Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry have good fall color?
Yes. Fall color is one of its signature features, with foliage often turning vivid shades of orange, red, and reddish-purple before leaf drop.
Where should I plant Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry?
Plant it where its spring flowers, summer fruit, and fall color can be enjoyed, such as near patios, open lawns, mixed borders, woodland edges, or naturalized garden areas.
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Tall Growth
Full Sun
Seasonal
| Mature Height | Medium: Up to 30 ft |
| Mature Spread | 10-20 ft |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring, Mid spring |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Flower Color | White |
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Light Needs | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Size | #15 Container, #7 Container, 2-3" Caliper, 3-4″ Caliper |
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| Rating | ||||||
| Mature Height | Medium: Up to 30 ft | Small: Up to 15 ft | Medium: Up to 30 ft | Medium: Up to 30 ft | Medium: Up to 30 ft | Large: Up to 30 ft or more |
| Mature Spread | 20+ ft | 5-10 ft | 20+ ft | 20+ ft | 20+ ft | 20+ ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast, Moderate | Moderate, Slow | Fast | Moderate, Slow | Fast, Moderate | Fast |
| Bloom Time | Mid spring, Early Spring | Mid spring | Mid spring, Early Spring | Mid spring, Early Spring | Mid spring | Mid spring, Early Spring |
| Deer Resistant | Usually | No | Usually | Usually | Usually | Usually |
| Family | Sapindaceae | Rosaceae | Sapindaceae | Sapindaceae | Rosaceae | Betulaceae |
| Flower Color | Non Flowering | Pink, Red, White | Non Flowering | Non Flowering | White | Non Flowering |
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 4, 5, 6, 7 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Needs | Full Sun | Full Sun | Full Sun | Full Sun | Full Sun | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Maintenance | Low | Low | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
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