Serviceberries

Maryland native fruits such as elderberry, pawpaw, serviceberry, and chokeberry can be grown in a residential or community garden. Here we also cover less common non-native fruits: currants, gooseberries, jostaberries, Asian persimmons, and hardy kiwis.

Serviceberry (Amelanchier sp.) is a small Maryland native tree or large shrub that is suitable for home gardens. It flowers in early spring, bears edible fruits, and provides great fall color.