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Serviceberry, Downy Amelanchier arborea

Large shrub or small tree with beautiful fall colors. White spring flowers giving way to 1/4" fruit loved by birds.

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Zones 4 - 9
Zones 4 - 9

Hardiness Zones: Zones 4 - 9
The Downy Serviceberry can be expected to grow in the zones shown in color in the arborday.org zone map. VIEW MAP

Shade Tree
Shade Tree

Type of tree:
The Downy Serviceberry falls into the following type(s): Shade Trees

15' - 25' High
15' - 25' High

Mature Height:
The Downy Serviceberry grows to be 15' - 25' feet in height.

15' - 25' Spread
15' - 25' Spread

Mature Spread:
The Downy Serviceberry has a spread of about 15' - 25' at full maturity.

Medium Growth
Medium Growth

Growth Rate:
This tree grows at a medium growth rate. [More about this.]

Full Sun
Full Sun

Sun:
This serviceberry does well in full sun, partial shade.

Various Soils
Various Soils

Soil:
The Downy Serviceberry grows in acidic, moist, well drained soils.

Rounded Shape
Rounded Shape

Shape:
This serviceberry has rounded shape.

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Description:
Large shrub or small tree with beautiful fall colors. White spring flowers giving way to 1/4" fruit loved by birds.