Downy Serviceberry
Amelanchier arborea is a hardy deciduous tree in the Rosaceae (rose) family, native to eastern North America. It has a multi stemmed habit as a small tree or, if the root suckers are not removed, it will attain a more shrubby like form. Fragrant five-petaled, white flowers mature in spring, followed by finely toothed leaves with a hairy underside. Edible berries are dark-reddish to purple that mature in the late summer to fall. The berries have some resemblance to blueberries in taste with a hint of almond.
Growing conditions: Tolerates a wide range of conditions and is commonly used as a suburban landscaping shrub.
Size at maturity: 15’-25’
Uses: This is versatile edible landscaping plant. If you can get to the berries before the birds can, they make a great pie, jelly or preserve. The wood is among the heaviest (most dense) in the country and is fine grained, making it a good choice for tool handles. A great wildlife plant, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, as well as songbirds and small mammals.
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Amelanchier arborea is a hardy deciduous tree in the Rosaceae (rose) family, native to eastern North America. It has a multi stemmed habit as a small tree or, if the root suckers are not removed, it will attain a more shrubby like form. Fragrant five-petaled, white flowers mature in spring, followed by finely toothed leaves with a hairy underside. Edible berries are dark-reddish to purple that mature in the late summer to fall. The berries have some resemblance to blueberries in taste with a hint of almond.
Growing conditions: Tolerates a wide range of conditions and is commonly used as a suburban landscaping shrub.
Size at maturity: 15’-25’
Uses: This is versatile edible landscaping plant. If you can get to the berries before the birds can, they make a great pie, jelly or preserve. The wood is among the heaviest (most dense) in the country and is fine grained, making it a good choice for tool handles. A great wildlife plant, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, as well as songbirds and small mammals.
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Amelanchier arborea is a hardy deciduous tree in the Rosaceae (rose) family, native to eastern North America. It has a multi stemmed habit as a small tree or, if the root suckers are not removed, it will attain a more shrubby like form. Fragrant five-petaled, white flowers mature in spring, followed by finely toothed leaves with a hairy underside. Edible berries are dark-reddish to purple that mature in the late summer to fall. The berries have some resemblance to blueberries in taste with a hint of almond.
Growing conditions: Tolerates a wide range of conditions and is commonly used as a suburban landscaping shrub.
Size at maturity: 15’-25’
Uses: This is versatile edible landscaping plant. If you can get to the berries before the birds can, they make a great pie, jelly or preserve. The wood is among the heaviest (most dense) in the country and is fine grained, making it a good choice for tool handles. A great wildlife plant, it attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, as well as songbirds and small mammals.
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9