Serviceberry Cultivars Tested As Street Trees: Initial Results

"Five serviceberry (Amelanchier) cultivars, 2 each in 11 communities, were planted for evaluation as street trees. They were measured annually for 3 years, and periodically afterwards, by cooperators in the Municipal Tree Restoration Program using standardized methods. Autumn Brilliance, Cumulus, Princess Diana, Robin Hill, and Tradition® all performed well in general, but they suffered somewhat from urban stresses. Autumn Brilliance had healthier foliage, higher survival, and was broader but not as tall as the others."