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Downy Serviceberry

Downy Serviceberry

Downy Serviceberry

(Downy Juneberry)

Amelanchier Arborea

A small, native, ornamental, understory tree of New Brunswick with small, oval leaves emerging with a bronze tinge in spring before turning green. Leaves put on an attractive show of red and orange in fall. A beautiful floral display of five-petalled, white flowers emerge in early spring before the leaves, providing an important early nectar source. Male and female flowers are on the same tree and insect pollinated. The pollinated flowers develop into small, edible berries that ripen reddish-black in late summer. They are devoured by many bird species who disperse them far and wide in their droppings. The tree makes a great contribution to any small garden landscape.

Additional information

Foliage

Deciduous

Locale

Native to New Brunswick, Native to North America

Height

Small (under 30ft)

Width

Narrow

Form

Multi Stemmed, Round

Growth Rate

Moderate

Longevity

Short (under 50 years)

Hardiness Zones *

4, 5

Sun Exposure

Full Sun (over 6 hrs), Mostly Shade (slow growth), Partial Sun (4 to 6 hrs)

Soil Preferences *

Moist, Slightly Acidic, Well Draining

Soil Tolerances

Dry, Slightly Alkaline, Wet

Other Tolerances

Occasional Drought, Walnut Toxicity

Ornamental Interest

Fruit, Flowers (attractive), Leaves (colour)

Wildlife Value

Bees (flowers), Birds (fruits/seeds), Butterfly Larvae (leaves), Insect Pollinators (flowers)

Human Value

Edible (fruit)

Seed Collection

Personally in NB

Planting Considerations

Intolerant of Urban Pollution