Amelanchier arborea

One of the small tree or large shrub type Amelanchiers in our region. It can be distinguished by small green leaves at flowering (A. leavis has expanded reddish-purple tinged leaves at flowering) and longer flower stalks than A. canadensis. Found in a variety of conditions from forests, bluffs, roadsides even to swamps. Use a key for identification. 

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Seedling

typical Amelanchier seedling, species unknown
R. Parker

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
downy serviceberry
Type: 
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Wet
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Showy fruit

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