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Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is a deciduous tree or shrub native to the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. Downy Serviceberry (Latin: Amelanchier arborea) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Downy Serviceberry is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Downy Serviceberry is a member native to ALA, ARK, CNT, DEL, WDC, and FLA. Downy Serviceberry thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Downy Serviceberry grows best in USDA zone 5-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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