Quick answer: Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) is native to 17 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, sensitive to drought |
| Soil | Coarse to medium loams, moist to slightly dry, acidic |
| Bloom | Mar-Jun |
| Height | 15-25 ft (to 75 ft single-trunk) |
| Wildlife value | Food plant for birds and small mammals |
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
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Where is Allegheny serviceberry native?
Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) is native to 17 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 Allegheny serviceberry bloom?
Allegheny serviceberry blooms Mar-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Allegheny serviceberry need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade. Water: Medium, sensitive to drought. Soil: Coarse to medium loams, moist to slightly dry, acidic. Mature height: 15-25 ft (to 75 ft single-trunk).
Is Allegheny serviceberry good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Food plant for birds and small mammals.
Is Allegheny serviceberry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Allegheny serviceberry is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Allegheny 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 laevis on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Allegheny serviceberry.
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- Common hoptree Ptelea trifoliata
- Eastern white pine Pinus strobus
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