The early flowers provide pollen and nectar to a variety of native bees and other beneficial insects such as syrphid flies and tachinid flies (which are good predators of pests). Wildlife: Serviceberries are highly valuable to native wildlife. Lace bugs and spider mites sometimes can be a problem also. Disease severity varies from year to year, in part due to weather conditions. They are also susceptible to fire blight, occasionally. Serviceberries are susceptible to cedar-quince rust disease, which can render the fruits inedible for people (but still useful for wildlife). They are among the earliest-flowering spring trees. This is an excellent alternative to the invasive ‘Bradford’ callery pear. In general, serviceberries have attractive early spring flowers, edible fruits (similar to blueberries), and brilliant orange-red foliage colors in autumn. All are fine choices for gardens and landscapes where a small tree or large shrub is desired. Serviceberry species can be difficult to distinguish from one another. x grandiflora ‘Autumn Brilliance’, is noted for its outstanding orange to red autumn color.
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