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Downy Serviceberry
(Amelanchier arborea) |
 Other common names:
Common Shadbush, Downy Juneberry, Juneberry, Serviceberry, Shadbush
Other scientific names:
Mespilus arborea
French names:
Amélanchier arborescent
Family:
Rose Family (Rosaceae)
Group:
Serviceberries
Distinctive features:
Tree, Shrub
Similar species:
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Serviceberries
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Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana)
Flowers:
Spring; White; 5 parts (petals)
Leaves:
Alternate, Simple, Toothed
Bark:
Bark is often lightly streaked.
Habitat:
Forests, Fields and Open Areas; Open forests, open areas.
Edible:
The ripe berries are edible.
Books:
Shrubs of Ontario: 157
Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 314
Native/Non-native:
Native
Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: : of trees
See Also:
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Great Americans: Serviceberry (Shadbush), from The Monday Garden, by Sue Sweeney
Photographs:
144 photographs available, of which 6 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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Range map for Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea)
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.
(Range map provided courtesy of the USDA website
and is displayed here in accordance with their
Policies)
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