Serviceberry is native to the north central United States and grows as far south as the southern Rocky Mountains. This clump forming, deciduous shrub or small tree grows to a height of 91 to 180 cm (36 to 180 in.). The leaves are nearly round and are 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in.) in size with toothed margins. The flowers, which appear from May to June, are showy with white petals. The fruit is small, apple-like and red to purple in color. Birds and small mammals eat it.
Serviceberry tolerates most soil types, but prefers well-drained, medium textured soils. It does not do well in saline soils. Uses include game range restoration, windbreak plantings and landscaping.
Plant seed 0.6 cm (¼ in.) deep. Unstratified seed should be planted in the late fall, while moist, pre-chilled seed is best planted in the spring.
SEEDING RATES:
0.6 kg PLS /hectare
0.5 lbs. PLS/acre
