SCIENTIFIC NAME: Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Princess Diana'
COMMON NAME: Princess Diana Apple Serviceberry
GARDEN SIZE: 15 to 20 feet tall x 12 to 15 feet wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 4 to 9
EXPOSURE: Full sun to part shade
WATER & SOIL: Prefers moist, well-drained acidic soil; average water needs, requiring additional water during drought
HABIT (FORM): Erect, multi-stemmed, rounded, vase-shaped
FOLIAGE: Deciduous; green foliage turns red in fall
FLOWERS: Yellow buds with showy white blooms in April; followed by edible berries
PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid of A. arborea and A. laevis, both native to North America
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Host plant for local butterflies and moths, and food source for pollinators, birds, and small mammals. Supplies shelter and nesting sites.
FERTILIZING: Fertilize in spring and November with Plant-tone, Holly-tone, or similar fertilizer; balanced NPK recommended
PRUNING: Minimal; prune in spring to remove dead or damaged branches
TOXICITY FLAGS: Generally considered non-toxic to dogs, cats, and horses.
USES: Edible berries, Hedges, Privacy, Specimen, Fall Color