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 |
