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: • Serviceberries • 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. Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun, Shade Edible:
The ripe berries are edible.
Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 314 Shrubs of Ontario: 157 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: arborea: of trees For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
204 photographs available, of which 9 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
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