Amelanchier comprises small deciduous trees or shrubs that produce prominent white blossoms in early spring. These plants bear red to purple fruits and often exhibit appealing foliage in autumn.

Amelanchier

Amelanchier 'Autumn Glory'

Amelanchier 'Comeliness'

Amelanchier 'La Paloma' is a small tree or large shrub featuring red-bronze leaves that transition to orange-red hues in fall. In spring, it produces cascading clusters of white blossoms, which are succeeded by dark purple, edible berries in the autumn months.

Amelanchier 'La Paloma'

Amelanchier alnifolia is a medium to large, upright shrub or small tree with a bushy growth form, known for its ability to spread and create small colonies through suckering. The young foliage has a bronze hue and features oval or rounded leaves that transition to shades of orange and red in the fall. In spring, as the leaves begin to open, clusters of white flowers, measuring approximately 2-3 cm across and consisting of five petals, emerge. The plant produces edible berries that range in color from red-purple to blue-purple, roughly 10 mm in diameter, resembling blueberries and often attracting birds and squirrels.

Amelanchier alnifolia

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Amela' (F)

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Forestburg' (F)

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Honeywood' is a deciduous shrub or small tree that features an upright, bushy form and can produce suckers, leading to the establishment of small clusters. The young foliage, which exhibits a bronze hue, is oval to circular and transitions to shades of orange and red in the fall. In spring, as the leaves begin to grow, the plant showcases five-petaled white flowers measuring approximately 2-3 cm across. The berries are edible, ranging from red-purple to blue-purple and typically measuring 10-15 mm in diameter, resembling blueberries. These fruits are a food source for birds and squirrels.

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Honeywood' (F)

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Jb30' (F)

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Martin' (F)

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Northline' is a deciduous shrub or small tree that typically exhibits a medium to large stature and features a suckering growth habit. This cultivar of the alder-leaved Amelanchier is particularly valued for its abundant fruit production. The young foliage emerges with a hint of bronze and takes on an oval or circular form, transitioning to a rich mid to dark green during the summer months. In the fall, the leaves display a vibrant mix of orange-red and pink-purple hues. In spring, as the leaves begin to unfold, the plant produces self-fertile white flowers, each measuring approximately 2-3 cm across, with five petals. Once mature, the fruit develops into small blue-purple-black berries, roughly 10 mm in diameter, resembling large blueberries. These berries are popular among birds and squirrels and can also be harvested for making jams and pies.

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Northline' (F)

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' PBR is a narrow tree or sizable shrub characterized by its upward-reaching branches. The young foliage emerges with a bronze hue before transitioning to green and finally displaying orange-yellow tones in autumn. In mid-spring, it produces dense clusters of white flowers, each featuring green centers, which precede the formation of edible red fruits that ripen to a deep black.

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk'PBR

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Regent' (F)

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey' is a medium to large, upright shrub or a small, multi-stemmed tree that produces suckers. This cultivar is primarily valued for its abundant harvest of large, sweet, blue-black fruits. The young foliage, initially bronzed and oval or circular in shape, matures to a rich green during the summer months before transitioning to hues of orange, red, and pink-purple in the fall. In spring, clusters of five-petaled white flowers, which are self-fertile and measure around 2-3 cm across, bloom as the new leaves emerge. The berries are a food source for various wildlife species.

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey' (F)

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Thiessen' (F)

Amelanchier alnifolia pink-fruited

Amelanchier alnifolia var. alnifolia

Amelanchier alnifolia var. cusickii

Amelanchier alnifolia var. pumila

Amelanchier alnifolia var. semi-integrifolia

Amelanchier alpina

Amelanchier arborea is a medium to large deciduous tree characterized by its upright growth habit and smooth, grey bark. This species often produces suckers at its base. In early spring, the new leaves appear bronze and have a soft, downy texture on their undersides. The leaves are oval-shaped, measuring about 4 to 8 cm in length, featuring pointed tips and serrated edges. As summer progresses, the foliage turns a rich dark green, transitioning to shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. During spring, clusters of five-petaled white flowers that are self-fertile and droop slightly on their stems bloom alongside the unfolding leaves. The tree produces edible fruits that start as red-purple and eventually ripen to a deep blue-black, attracting various wildlife.

Amelanchier arborea

Amelanchier arborea Tradition ('Trazam') is a compact, upright deciduous tree characterized by its smooth, gray bark and a propensity to produce suckers. In spring, it showcases clusters of white flowers that can reach lengths of up to 10 cm, blooming before the young leaves emerge with a bronzed hue. During the summer months, the tree bears edible blue-black berries. As autumn arrives, the foliage transforms into vibrant shades of red, yellow, and orange.

Amelanchier arborea Tradition ('Trazam')

Amelanchier asiatica

Amelanchier bartramiana

Amelanchier bartramiana 'Eskimo'

Amelanchier basalticola

Amelanchier canadensis 'Glenn Form' is an upright shrub that can reach heights of up to 5 meters. Its leaves are oblong and mid-green, transitioning to a mix of green, yellow, orange, and red hues in the fall. In late spring, the plant produces upright clusters of small, white, star-shaped flowers. These are succeeded by blue-black berries in the summer, which, while edible, are generally considered to lack flavor; nonetheless, they are a food source for birds.

Amelanchier canadensis 'Glenn Form'

Amelanchier canadensis 'Globe'

Amelanchier canadensis 'Micropetala'

Amelanchier canadensis 'October Flame' is a small, upright deciduous shrub or tree that typically reaches heights of up to 4 meters. Its growth is dense, featuring oval leaves that emerge in a green-bronze hue, transitioning to vibrant orange and red tones in the fall. In early spring, this variety showcases clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers. These are succeeded by dark purple to black berries in autumn, which are edible but lack significant flavor, making them a favored food source for birds.

Amelanchier canadensis 'October Flame'

Amelanchier canadensis 'Prince William' is a compact, upright shrub characterized by its bushy, suckering growth. This dwarf variety is notable for its slightly larger blossoms and its multi-stemmed structure. The young leaves, initially bronze-hued and either oval or round, transition to a rich green during the summer months and display an array of autumn colors, including yellow, orange, red, and pink-purple. In spring, clusters of self-fertile white flowers, measuring approximately 4-5 cm across, appear as the new foliage begins to unfold. The fruits produced are edible, appealing to wildlife, and can be utilized in making jams and pies.

Amelanchier canadensis 'Prince William'

Amelanchier canadensis 'Tailored'

Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik. is a robust, upright shrub that forms clumps through suckering. In late spring, it showcases clusters of small, star-like white flowers, which are followed by edible berries that mature to a blue-black hue. The leaves are a pleasing mid-green, transitioning to shades of yellow, orange, or red as autumn arrives.

Amelanchier canadensis (L.) Medik.

Amelanchier canadensis Spring Glory ('Sprizam') is a small, deciduous tree reaching approximately 3.5 meters in height. It exhibits a narrow, pyramidal shape with oval to oblong green foliage that transitions to shades of orange and yellow in the fall. In spring, it produces clusters of star-shaped white flowers, which give way to rounded, dark purple berries that are edible.

Amelanchier canadensis Spring Glory ('Sprizam')

Amelanchier canadensis ambig. is a sizable, upright deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 6 meters. It has an open growth form and features oval leaves that are green-bronze in their youth, transitioning to vibrant shades of orange and red as autumn arrives. In the spring, it produces clusters of small, star-shaped white blooms, which are succeeded by edible berries that ripen to a dark purple or black hue.

Amelanchier canadensis ambig.

Amelanchier confusa N. Hyl.

Amelanchier denticulata

Amelanchier fernaldii

Amelanchier humilis

Amelanchier laevis is a small, deciduous tree that typically reaches heights of about 8 meters. It has a broad, spreading form and features oval leaves that exhibit pink and bronze hues in their youth, transitioning to shades of orange and red in the fall. In spring, as the foliage begins to emerge, clusters of fragrant white flowers dangle from the branches. These are succeeded by edible berries that ripen to a blue-black color.

Amelanchier laevis

Amelanchier laevis 'Cumulus'

Amelanchier laevis 'Majestic'

This upright, robust shrub or small tree boasts a dense form. In spring, it displays fragrant white blossoms that hang in clusters, appearing just before the young leaves emerge with a bronze hue. Following the blooms, purple-black berries develop, and the foliage transforms into vibrant shades of red and orange in the fall.

Amelanchier laevis 'Prince Charles'

This tree develops a broad canopy and showcases young leaves in spring that emerge as a rich copper hue, complemented by white blossoms that unfurl from pink buds. In summer, it produces edible berries that transition from purple to blue-black. As autumn arrives, the foliage takes on vibrant shades of red and orange.

Amelanchier laevis 'R.J. Hilton'

Amelanchier laevis 'Snow Cloud' is an upright, robust shrub or small tree characterized by its dense growth habit. In spring, it showcases clusters of fragrant, white flowers that bloom before the emergence of young leaves with a bronze hue. Following the flowering period, the plant produces edible berries that are dark bluish-purple. In the fall, the foliage transitions to vibrant shades of red and orange.

Amelanchier laevis 'Snow Cloud'

Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes' is a vertical shrub or small tree that can reach heights of 8 meters. Its elongated leaves start as a coppery pink, mature to a mid-green in the warmer months, and transition to a yellow hue with red undertones in the fall. In spring, this plant produces pendulous clusters of large, aromatic, star-like white flowers. These blooms give way to sweet, blue-black berries in summer, each measuring up to 1.5 centimeters.

Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes'

Amelanchier laevis Spring Flurry ('JFS-Arb')

Amelanchier lamarckii is a sizable, upright deciduous shrub or small tree characterized by an open growth form. Its young foliage exhibits a bronze tint, transitioning to vibrant shades of orange and red in the fall. As the leaves begin to emerge, clusters of white flowers develop in loose racemes, which are succeeded by edible berries that range in color from red to dark purple-black.

Amelanchier lamarckii

Amelanchier lamarckii 'Grandette'

Amelanchier lamarckii 'Snowberry' is a compact deciduous tree with an upright form and a tendency to spread. Its young foliage emerges in a unique coppery-red hue, providing a vivid backdrop for the pure white flowers that bloom in clusters. Following the flowering period, the tree produces small, purplish-blue fruits that are edible. This species demonstrates remarkable hardiness and is generally low-maintenance, although it prefers deeper, well-drained soils over shallow chalky substrates. Blooming occurs in April, and the tree showcases attractive autumn foliage. When fully grown, it typically reaches a height of around 3 meters.

Amelanchier lamarckii 'Snowberry'

Amelanchier lucida

Amelanchier nantucketensis

Amelanchier obovalis

Amelanchier obovalis 'Jennybelle' (F)

Amelanchier ovalis 'Edelweiss' is an upright shrub that can reach heights of 4 meters. It features rounded, oval leaves that start off covered in a white, furry texture before maturing to a smooth, dark green appearance. In autumn, the foliage transitions to shades of red, orange, and yellow. In spring, the plant produces numerous upright clusters of white flowers, each measuring up to 4 centimeters in diameter. These blooms are succeeded by round, edible fruits that ripen from red to a dark blue-black in summer.

Amelanchier ovalis 'Edelweiss'

Amelanchier ovalis 'Helvetia' is a small tree or compact shrub that typically reaches a height of about 1.5 meters. It features a bushy, upright growth form. The leaves are broadly oval, nearly rounded, and display a woolly white texture in their youth, transitioning to a grey-green shade as they mature, and eventually showcasing orange and red hues in autumn. In spring, this plant produces upright clusters of white flowers, which are succeeded by edible red berries that ripen to a blue-black color.

Amelanchier ovalis 'Helvetia'

Amelanchier ovalis is a medium to large shrub or small tree that can reach heights of up to 6 meters. It features ovate leaves measuring between 2.5 to 4 cm in length, which are green on the upper surface and have a white, downy texture beneath in their early growth stages. In spring, this plant produces white flowers, each up to 3.5 cm across, arranged in small, upright clusters. These are succeeded by edible, spherical fruits that begin as red and mature to a dark black hue, often dusted with a purple bloom.

Amelanchier ovalis Medik.

Amelanchier pallida

Amelanchier rotundifolia ambig.

Amelanchier sanguinea

Amelanchier sanguinea 'Chimney Rock'

Amelanchier sinica

Amelanchier spicata 'Hollandia'

Amelanchier spicata (Lam.) K. Koch is a deciduous shrub that can grow into dense colonies, typically reaching a height of about 2 meters. Young stems and the underside of its oval leaves are covered with fine hairs. In spring, the plant produces white flowers, which later develop into blue-black berries by the fall. This species has been cultivated for more than a hundred years and is likely a hybrid of A. canadensis and A. stolonifera.

Amelanchier spicata (Lam.) K. Koch

Amelanchier stolonifera is a deciduous shrub that spreads through suckering, creating a thick growth of upright stems that can reach heights of approximately 2 meters. The leaves are oval-shaped with finely serrated edges; they start off covered in white hairs before transitioning to green and eventually displaying autumn hues of yellow, orange, and red. In spring, the plant produces small clusters of white flowers, which are followed by the development of edible blue-black berries.

Amelanchier stolonifera

Amelanchier utahensis

Amelanchier x grandiflora

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' is a robust, multi-stemmed tree or shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 meters. Its bark presents a light grey hue, while the ovate leaves, measuring up to 8 centimeters in length, emerge with a bronze tint in early spring, transition to green by late spring, and culminate in a vivid red display during autumn. In mid-spring, the plant showcases clusters of white flowers resembling stars, which are succeeded by edible black fruits in late summer.

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance'

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Sunset'

This robust small tree or large shrub features young leaves that start as a bronzed hue, transitioning to shades of orange and purple-brown in the fall. In spring, it produces sizable white flowers that hang in graceful clusters, which are succeeded by small red berries that ripen to a deep purple.

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Ballerina'

This robust, multi-stemmed tree or shrub reaches heights of up to 8 meters. It features light grey bark and ovate leaves that can grow as long as 8 centimeters. In early spring, the leaves emerge with a bronze tint, transitioning to a glossy dark green by late spring, and finally displaying vibrant shades of orange and red in the fall. In mid-spring, it produces clusters of star-like white flowers, which are succeeded by edible blue-black berries in late summer.

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Cole's Select'

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Forest Prince'

This upright shrub or small tree features young leaves that emerge in a pale bronze hue. In spring, it produces white blossoms, which give way to edible purplish-blue fruit in the summer. As fall approaches, the foliage transforms, showcasing a vibrant mix of red, yellow, and orange tones.

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Princess Diana'

This compact, upright tree gradually expands as it matures. Its delicate pink blossoms emerge from soft pink buds and transition to white before giving way to dark purple, edible berries. The leaves unfurl in a bronzy hue, shift to green during the summer months, and display vibrant orange and red tones in the fall.

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill'

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Rubescens' is a multi-stemmed tree or shrub that can reach heights of up to 8 meters. It features smooth, light grey bark and ovate leaves that can grow as long as 8 centimeters. In early spring, the leaves emerge in a bronze hue, shift to green by late spring, and transition to shades of orange and red in the fall. In mid-spring, clusters of dark pink buds bloom into pale blush-pink flowers. By late summer, these flowers give way to edible blue-black berries.