There are more than 20 species of the North American native tree, which is sadly underused if you ask me. Here are four favorites. ALLEGHENY SERVICEBERRY (AMELANCHIER LAEVIS) An early-blooming, ...

Hardy in zones 5-8. Growing tips Multi-stemmed, shrubby varieties can be trained to grow as trees by pruning away all but one (preferably straight) central trunk when the plants are young.

The serviceberry is also a larval host for various species of butterflies. It is a great choice for a livelier garden. Serviceberry trees are also relatively easy to care for.

Serviceberry has excellent fall color with deep shades of gold, red and orange. Varieties that feature stunning fall color include Autumn Blaze, Autumn Sunset and Autumn Brilliance.

5. Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) If you have a small backyard, chances are you live in a city, so the Serviceberry tree is a fabulous choice for lots of reasons.

Editorial Standards ⓘ Anne Shannon FELTON, Pa. — The 15th annual Serviceberry Tree Festival is underway in Felton, York County. Serviceberry trees are mid-size native fruit trees.

The serviceberry tree, described as a keystone plant, is expected to play a crucial role in re-establishing healthy ecosystems by providing food and shelter for various species.

Hardy in zones 5-8. Growing tips Multi-stemmed, shrubby varieties can be trained to grow as trees by pruning away all but one (preferably straight) central trunk when the plants are young.

Allegheny serviceberry An early-blooming, 15-to-25-foot-tall woody shrub or multi-stemmed tree native to Eastern North America. Its delicate white flowers bloom in April before leaves appear, and ...

Hardy in zones 5-8. Growing tips Multi-stemmed, shrubby varieties can be trained to grow as trees by pruning away all but one (preferably straight) central trunk when the plants are young.

There are more than 20 species of the North American native tree, which is sadly underused if you ask me. Here are four favorites. Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) ...