Amelanchier arborea Downy serviceberry (Rosaceae) Deciduous tree

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Amelanchier arborea
Downy serviceberry
Deciduous tree
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The Amelanchier arborea plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New Brunswick to Florida, west to Minnesota and Texas. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Downy serviceberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. canadensis. Wieg. non (L.)Med. Mespilus arborea

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Latin Name:  Amelanchier arborea
Common Name:  Downy serviceberry
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  (Michx.)Fern.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  12

Habitat:  Rich woods, thickets and slopes[43].

General Uses: The trees have an extensive root system and can be planted on banks etc for erosion control[200]. Wood - close-grained, hard, strong, tough and elastic. It weighs 49lb per cubic foot[227]. Too small for commercial interest, it is sometimes used for making handles[227, 229].

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