Quick answer: Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) is native to 21 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 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, Moist-Wet |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-May |
| Height | 6-20 ft, up to 30 ft |
| Wildlife value | Important browse and food plant for birds and wildlife, special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Canadian serviceberry
Where is Canadian serviceberry native?
Canadian serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) is native to 21 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Canadian serviceberry bloom?
Canadian serviceberry blooms Apr-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Canadian serviceberry need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium water, Moist-Wet. Soil: Moist, well-drained soils. Mature height: 6-20 ft, up to 30 ft.
Is Canadian serviceberry good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Important browse and food plant for birds and wildlife, special value to native bees, supports conservation biological control.
Is Canadian serviceberry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Canadian serviceberry is tolerates shade and handles wet soil.
Where can I buy Canadian serviceberry?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Amelanchier canadensis by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Canadian serviceberry.
- Great laurel Rhododendron maximum
- American holly Ilex opaca
- Sweet birch Betula lenta
- Common winterberry Ilex verticillata
- Northern spicebush Lindera benzoin
- Mountain laurel Kalmia latifolia
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