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Taxonomy
| Family | Rosaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Amelanchier |
| Species | sp. |
| Common Name | serviceberry, Juneberry |
| iTree Code | AM |
Plant Form
| Form | Shrub or Tree: dense spreading shrub or small trees |
|---|---|
| Height | 25 feet |
| Spread | 15 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | dark or light green, broadly oval with smooth to serrated edges | Leaf Type
 |
Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | smooth gray, slight texture with age | ||
| Bud | red/purple, slender and pointed; developing white hairs between scales | Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
| Twig | gray/red smooth and slender | ||
| Flower | white flowers; typically male and female on same plant (monoecious) | ||
| Fruit | small, red/purple "berries" (pomes), appearing June | ||
| Fall Color | red, yellow, orange | ||
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 |