Serviceberry, Downy. Amelanchier arborea. Open to see discounts.

Serviceberry, Downy. Amelanchier arborea (species). USDA z4-9. Downy serviceberry gets its name from the grayish, fuzzy or downy emerging leaves, while serviceberry refers to the Appalachian tradition of holding memorial services for the dead that coincided with the blooming of the serviceberries. Downy serviceberry is native to eastern North America. In the wild trees are found along borders of woodlands and stream banks, although it also occurs on hillsides and mountain slopes. Downy serviceberry is a small tree or multi-stemmed large shrub. It has a rounded crown with many small arching, spreading branches and grows 20 to 30 feet in height. Plants can be grown single-trunked or multi-stemmed. Downy serviceberry is a four season tree, with spring blooms, summer fruit, fall color, and interesting winter branch patterns. Downy serviceberry leaves resemble those of their close relative, the apple, and are downy beneath and smoother above. Downy serviceberry blooms in clouds of white