Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Rosaceae |
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| Genus | Amelanchier |
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| Species | sp. |
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| Common Name | serviceberry, Juneberry |
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| iTree Code | AMELA |
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Plant Form
| Form | Shrub or Tree: dense spreading shrub or small trees |
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| Height | 25 feet |
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| Spread | 15 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | dark or light green, broadly oval with smooth to serrated edges |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | smooth gray, slight texture with age |
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| Bud | red/purple, slender and pointed; developing white hairs between scales |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
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| Twig | gray/red smooth and slender |
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| Flower | white flowers; typically male and female on same plant (monoecious) |
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| Fruit | small, red/purple "berries" (pomes), appearing June |
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| Fall Color | red, yellow, orange |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance |
| Min | 2b |
Min | 6.0 |
Soil | Intolerant |
| Max | 9a |
Max | 7.5 |
Spray | Intolerant |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
| Intermediate |
High |
Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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