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Downy Serviceberry

Amelanchier arborea

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Downy serviceberry is a multi-stemmed shrub to medium-sized tree, with height up to 30-50 feet. It has high landscape value due to the combination of white flowers in spring, colorful fruits in summer, and red leaves in fall. Attracts birds. Food source for caterpillars.

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Details

Plant Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Facultative Occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Project Uses

Riparian Restoration

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

15-25

Tree Size Class

C: 0-25' at maturity

Flower Color

White

Fall Showy?

Yes

Flowering Time

March-April

Growth Rate

Moderate