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​Juneberry is a small tree that looks great throughout the year, but it is admired most in the fall, because of the fiery red color of the leaves. 
​Juneberry (Amelanchier arborea)
How do bees travel to trees?
  • They take the buzz!
Did you know?
  • Native Americans would dry and mix the berries with meat and fat to form a high-energy food, called pemmican, used to nourish winter travelers
  • Young stems and branches were used to make arrows, rope, and baskets
  • Early settlers used the bark to make all kinds of medicine
  • The wood was crafted into a corset or heavy robe to use as body armor
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Common Names: 
  • Juneberry
  • Downy Serviceberry
  • Downy Juneberry
  • Shadbush 
  • Common Serviceberry
Wildlife Benefits: 
  • Birds and small mammals use it for shelter and nesting
  • Deer feed on the twigs and leaves
  • Numerous birds and mammals eat the fruit 
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Habitat: 
  • ​Woodlands 
Size: 
  • 10-20' tall, with a crown width of 10-20'
Growing Conditions: 
  • Full sun to partial shade 
  • Moist, well-drained soil 
Select Identification Characteristics: 
  • Leaf Type: Simple
  • Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
  • Bud Arrangement: Alternate
  • Terminal Bud: Single 
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