Native Plant Spotlight | Serviceberry

Downy Serviceberry

Native to Riverwoods, Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is a multi-stemmed understory tree (or large shrub).

• Ornamental Value: produces white flowers in early spring. Its berries are consumed by many birds and are edible to humans. Yellow, red and orange foliage in fall.
• Growing Conditions: prefers mesic or dry-mesic soil
• Mature Size: 10' - 25' h, 10' - 12' w

Allegheny Serviceberry

Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) is similar to Downy Serviceberry, but with bronze-colored new foliage.

• Ornamental Value: produces white flowers in early spring, followed by berries edible to birds and humans.  Yellow, red and orange foliage in fall.
• Growing Conditions: prefers mesic or dry-mesic soil
• Mature Size: 15' - 25' h, 15' - 25' w

Native Tree & Shrub Planting Cost-Share Program

To help restore the ecological health of our woodlands, residents are encouraged to plant native trees, shrubs, flowers and other plant species.  You might qualify for a Native Tree & Shrub Planting cost-share program, with the Village covering half of the cost of the plants and the planting. 

Your property may qualify for one or more of the Village's Cost-Share programs, which can not only help restore the ecological health of Riverwoods, but can also improve your property's ornamental landscape and real estate value. To see which cost-share programs your property qualifies for, request an Ecological Consultation with the Village Ecologist.