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Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance'

Autumn Brilliance serviceberry

Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' photographed at Behnke Nurseries, Maryland; licensed exact-cultivar photograph, not current inventory.

A small serviceberry with an upright framework and gently spreading branches, Autumn Brilliance brings white flower clusters to the spring garden. Purplish-blue fruit follows, while the green summer canopy changes to bright red in autumn. Its balanced form makes it useful as a flowering specimen.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Size: Height: 20 ft · Width: 15 ft
Water: Moderately moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness: USDA 4
Bloom: White, spring

Sizes & prices

#15 SS$224.99
#20 MSServiceberry - Yummy$239.99
#7$69.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Landscape use & tree form

Use: Ornamental flowering specimen
Form: Upright, moderately spreading
Fruit / litter: Small purple-blue edible fruits
Major issues: Serviceberries can develop rust, especially near juniper hosts.
Growth rate: Vigorous; faster than typical serviceberry

Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Occasional browsing and antler damage are possible; protect young trunks.
Drought: Parent-species guidance: moderate tolerance once established; water through extended dry periods.
Wet soil: Parent-species guidance: poorly drained sites are unsuitable; use moist but well-drained soil.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Pollinators & wildlife

Attracts: Pollinators
Birds: Fruit provides food

Native range

Native range / parentage: Cultivated serviceberry with North American species ancestry.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Green summer leaves; strong red to orange autumn color; deciduous.

Growing & care

Pruning: Routine pruning is usually unnecessary. Remove crossing or damaged branches; cut unwanted root suckers at ground level while small.
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil; mildly acidic to neutral conditions suit serviceberries.

Sources & photo credits

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

University of Minnesota Extension

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.

Missouri Botanical Garden

University of Maryland Extension

mgnv.org

Utah State University Extension

www.piedmontmastergardeners.org

Photo: David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0

Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.