Images of the Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea)

Downy Serviceberry

Amelanchier arborea

This species, native to eastern North America, has smooth gray bark and bears round, reddish-purple fruit. Seed germination is enhanced by passage through the guts of birds, such as Cedar Waxwings.

Habitat:Dry woodlands, forest edges, stream banks.

Growth Habit:Deciduous shrub or small tree, growing to 9 m tall or more.

Bloom Time:Mid-spring.

Longevity:Moderate.

Presence in US:AL AR CT DC DE FL GA IA IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS NC NE NH NJ NY OH OK PA RI SC TN TX VA VT WI WV

Presence in Canada:NB NS ON QC

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This project was supported in part by NSF Grant IIS-03-25867 (ITR: An Electronic Field Guide: Plant Exploration and Discovery in the 21st Century) and by the Washington Biologists' Field Club.

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