Trees
Amelanchier 'Princess Diana'
Princess Diana serviceberry
Also known as: Amelanchier × grandiflora 'Princess Diana' · Amelanchier laevis 'Princess Diana'
Princess Diana develops into a broad, upright small tree or large shrub. Pale bronze young leaves accompany white spring flowers, followed by purplish-blue summer fruit. A mixture of red, orange and yellow foliage supplies autumn interest, giving this serviceberry several distinct seasonal displays.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to partial shade
- Size
- Height: 13–26 ft · Width: 13–26 ft
- Water
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Hardiness
- USDA zone 4 minimum
Sizes & prices
- #20 MSServiceberry$239.99
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 specimen; wildlife garden
- Form
- Broad, upright small tree or shrub
- Fruit / litter
- Purple-blue summer fruit
- Major issues
- Serviceberries can develop rust, especially near juniper hosts.
- Growth rate
- Relatively slow
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
University of Minnesota Extension
dawesarb.arboretumexplorer.org
University of Maryland Extension
Utah State University Extension
www.piedmontmastergardeners.org
Photo: 阿橋 HQ / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web. · CC BY-SA 2.0
Image notes: Princess Diana serviceberry. Photo: 阿橋 HQ / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0; resized for web.
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.