Quick answer: Utah serviceberry (Amelanchier utahensis) is native to 5 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
Photo: Andrey Zharkikh from Salt Lake City, USA, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-2.0)
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 | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Well-drained rocky soils, sandy/sandy loam/medium loam/clay loam/clay |
| Bloom | Apr-Jun |
| Height | Up to 15 ft |
| Wildlife value | Browse and food for birds/wildlife, nectar for insects |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 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 15 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 Utah serviceberry
Where is Utah serviceberry native?
Utah serviceberry (Amelanchier utahensis) is native to Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Utah serviceberry bloom?
Utah serviceberry blooms Apr-Jun. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Utah serviceberry need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Dry. Soil: Well-drained rocky soils, sandy/sandy loam/medium loam/clay loam/clay. Mature height: Up to 15 ft.
Is Utah serviceberry good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Browse and food for birds/wildlife, nectar for insects.
Is Utah serviceberry deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Utah serviceberry is drought-tolerant and tolerates shade.
Where can I buy Utah serviceberry?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Amelanchier utahensis by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Utah serviceberry.
- Scarlet bugler Penstemon barbatus
- Silvery lupine Lupinus argenteus
- Firecracker penstemon Penstemon eatonii
- Rocky Mountain penstemon Penstemon strictus
- Creosote bush Larrea tridentata
- Colorado blue columbine Aquilegia coerulea
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