Unique Features: There is at least one variety of Serviceberry (Amelanchier) native every continental U.S. state and every Canadian Provence (where they are commonly called Saskatoons), so they are quite adaptable. The Robin Hill is a hybrid tree-form Serviceberry that grows into an upright oval form. In early spring it has pink buds that open to pale pink flowers, which fade quickly to pure white. The fruit that follows is similar to a native blueberry in size and taste, but Serviceberries are not as finicky about soil pH. As with blueberries the fruit is very attractive to birds. If you can beat them to the fruit, it can be eaten fresh or used in pies, pancakes and preserves. In our area the berries usually ripen in July, but back east they ripen in June so they are called Juneberries. Serviceberries are fairly self-fertile, but will produce more if there’s another nearby.