Amelanchier arborea
Downy Serviceberry
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Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) - Description
Amelanchier arborea (downy serviceberry or common serviceberry), is native to eastern North America from the Gulf Coast north to Thunder Bay in Ontario and Lake St. John in Quebec, and west to Texas and Minnesota. Amelanchier arborea is generally 5–12 metres (16–39 ft) tall. Occasionally, it can grow up to 20 metres (66 ft) tall and reach into the overstory.
Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) - Blooming
Flowers in the early spring. Generally, the flowers are white, but may can be striped with pink. Followed by spherical, purple to maroon fruits that are often sweet and attract birds. The fruits are edible and ripen in summer.
Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) - Growth
Deciduous trees and shrubs, often suckering. Does best in full sun. Some species can reach 65 ft. tall. Grow Amelanchier in a shrub border or edge of a woodland garden. Also makes a nice ornamental plant.
Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) - Planting
Propagate from the seed. Sow in a seedbed once the seeds ripen. Species hybridize often. Can also propagate from greenwood or semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Remove suckers in winter.
Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) - Pest
Prone to fungal leaf spots, fire blight, cankers, and dieback. Rust and powdery mildew may occur.
Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) - Interesting facts
Some plants in the genus Amelanchier are commonly known as Shadbushes.They are named after the shad (a local river herring). According to tradtion Shadbushes bloom in early spring "when the shad run".The fruit are very colorful and are especially attractive to birds.
Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) - Soil and irrigation
Does best in moist, but well-drained soil that is acidic and fertile. A. asiatica and A. alnifolia bear alkaline soil.
