Taxonomy
Clade | angiosperm |
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
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Simple |
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 |