Downy shadblow, Canadian serviceberry
Amelanchier canadensis

Family: Rosaceae

What it is like

A large shrub. It grows 5-10 m tall. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are 3-8 cm long and have fine teeth along the edge. The flowers have 5 white petals and the flowers occur in drooping clusters. The fruit are round green berries that turn red as they ripen.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. Arboretum Tasmania.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Canada, North America, Slovenia, Tasmania, USA

How it is used for food

The fruit are used in pies, puddings, and for juice and preserves.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

June berry, Kanadska šmarna hrušica, Mdronillo, Serviceberry, Shadbush

Synonyms

Amelanchier austromontana Fernald; Amelanchier botryapium (L.f.) Borkh.; Mespilus canadensis L.; and many others