Quick answer: Downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is native to 37 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically live plant, verified 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water, Dry |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained, acid soils |
| Bloom | Apr-May |
| Height | 15-25 ft, occasionally to 60 ft |
| Wildlife value | Preferred Amelanchier species for birds and wildlife |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (15 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Live plant via Amazon · listing verified 15 Sep 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Downy serviceberry
Where is Downy serviceberry native?
Downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is native to 37 states across the Northeast, Midwest, South and West. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Downy serviceberry bloom?
Downy serviceberry blooms Apr-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Downy serviceberry need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium water, Dry. Soil: Moist, well-drained, acid soils. Mature height: 15-25 ft, occasionally to 60 ft.
Is Downy serviceberry good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Preferred Amelanchier species for birds and wildlife.
Is Downy serviceberry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Downy serviceberry is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Downy serviceberry seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as live plant that names the true species, last checked 15 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Amelanchier arborea on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Downy serviceberry.
- American basswood Tilia americana
- Eastern red cedar Juniperus virginiana
- Black cherry Prunus serotina
- White ash Fraxinus americana
- Virginia creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia
- Shagbark hickory Carya ovata
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