downy serviceberry
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The downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is a species of flowering shrub or small tree belonging to the genus Amelanchier in the rose family, Rosaceae. This genus includes about 20 species, most of which are native to North America.1
Serviceberries are deciduous plants with simple, alternately arranged leaves. Their flowers are typically white with five petals and appear in terminal clusters. The plant produces edible fruits that are reddish to purple-black pomes, resembling small berries, which are consumed by birds and wildlife. The downy serviceberry is noted for being more vigorous than similar species and having larger, hanging flower clusters.1
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