Utah Serviceberry (Utahensis)

The Utah Serviceberry (Utahensis) is generally described as a perennial tree or shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Utah Serviceberry (Utahensis) has green foliage and inconspicuous white flowers, with an abuncance of conspicuous red fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until summer. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Utah Serviceberry (Utahensis) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a rapid growth rate. At maturity, the typical Utah Serviceberry (Utahensis) will reach up to 15 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 10 feet.

The Utah Serviceberry (Utahensis) is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have high vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -28°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.