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Description
Amelanchier arborea ~ Downy ServiceberryThe Downy Serviceberry typically grows to a height of 15 to 25 feet (4. 5 to 7. 5 meters) and has an upright, rounded shape. It has smooth, grayish brown bark and oval shaped leaves that are green in the summer and turn shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. In the spring, the Downy Serviceberry produces clusters of white, star shaped flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies. These flowers are followed by
The Downy Serviceberry typically grows to a height of 15 to 25 feet (4.5 to 7.5 meters) and has an upright, rounded shape. It has smooth, grayish-brown bark and oval-shaped leaves that are green in the summer and turn shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall.
In the spring, the Downy Serviceberry produces clusters of white, star-shaped flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies. These flowers are followed by small, round berries that start off green and ripen to a dark purple or black color. The berries are edible and have a sweet flavor, often used in jams, jellies, and pies.
The Downy Serviceberry is a versatile tree that can tolerate a variety of soil conditions and is often used in landscaping for its ornamental value. It can be planted as a specimen tree, in groupings, or as a hedge. It also provides food and habitat for birds and other wildlife.
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America, GA Native |
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Height: |
15' - 25' |
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Spread: |
15' - 25' |
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Spacing: |
20' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Rust, leaf spot, fire blight, powdery mildew, and canker are occasional disease problems. Sawfly, leaf miners, and borers are occasional pests.
LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, Woodland Gardens, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Oakleaf Hydrangea, Dogwood, Joseph's Coat
IMAGES: Salicyna, Amelanchier arborea 2019-04-16 0718, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Salicyna, Amelanchier arborea 2019-04-16 0719, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Fritzflohrreynolds, Amelanchier arborea - Downy Serviceberry, CC BY-SA 3.0, (4) Krzysztof Golik, Amelanchier arborea in Hackfalls Arboretum (2), CC BY-SA 4.0, (5) Krzysztof Golik, Amelanchier arborea in Hackfalls Arboretum (3), CC BY-SA 4.0, (6) Amos Oliver Doyle, Serviceberry or Shadbush, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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