Habit is upright oval to vase-shaped. White flowers are borne in early spring. Attractive smooth gray bark is a plus. May be grown single or multistemmed. Amelanchier will grow in full sun or shade and can adapt to moist sites.
Fruit is edible for humans and wildlife alike.
Service life is 25 years. This small maple is quite hardy. The fall color on this plant is outstanding, ranging from yellow to bright scarlet. This plant usually has a heavy fruit set and the tan fruit holds through the winter months, giving some winter interest. The irregular growth pattern is attractive in its own right.