Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry is a shrub or small tree prized for its brilliant orange-red fall color and disease resistance. Clusters of fragrant white flowers give way to small purplish black fruit often used in jams and jellies. Use in shrub borders or as a small tree. Deciduous. *Deer Seldom Browse* Prune in Late Winter or Early Spring.   HISTORY: Edible berries were first relished by Native Americans who also considered them medicinal. The fruit was readily harvested by settlers who cooked them into jams, jellies and pies. Ornamental Characteristics Category Shrub or small tree Foliage Type Deciduous Height 20' - 25' Spread 20' - 25' Shape Round Primary Foliage Color Green, medium Seasonal Foliage Color Orange Flowering Season Spring Flower Color White (fragrant) Berries Black Environmental Characteristics Growth Rate Fast Sun Preferences Sun to partial shade Water Preferences Moist (not wet) Pr