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dwarf serviceberry

Scientific Name: Amelanchier pumila

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Dwarf Serviceberry

The Dwarf Serviceberry, known scientifically as Amelanchier, is a captivating deciduous shrub celebrated for its year-round appeal. Its botanical versatility and manageable size make it a favored choice for various landscaping applications.

Considerations for Pets

  • Dwarf Serviceberry leaves are finely toothed.
  • Some Serviceberry species are known for producing berries.
  • Dwarf Serviceberry forms dense, low thickets through the production of many upright shoots from the underground stems.

Considerations for Children

  • Dwarf Serviceberry leaves are finely toothed.
  • Some Serviceberry species are known for producing berries.
  • Dwarf Serviceberry forms dense, low thickets through the production of many upright shoots from the underground stems.

Common Names

  • Dwarf Serviceberry
  • Dwarf Shadbush
  • Running Serviceberry
  • Low Juneberry
  • Low Serviceberry
  • Pigeon Berry (historically)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Amelanchier spicata (preferred), Amelanchier alnifolia var. pumila, Amelanchier ovalis
  • Family: Rosaceae (Rose family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Amelanchier pumila (Torr. &amp A. Gray) Nutt. ex M. Roem.
    • Amelanchier alnifolia pumila
    • Amelanchier spicata syn A stolonifera

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Western North America.
  • Uncommon in the Coastal Plain and rare in the Piedmont of North Carolina.
  • Generally found in drier areas.
  • Common in the wild in Wisconsin.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Deciduous shrub.
  • Height: Typically 3.00 to 5.00 feet.
  • Forms dense, low thickets by producing upright shoots from underground stems.
  • Leaves:
    • Rounded, finely toothed.
    • Bluish on top, gray-green on the bottom.
    • Change color in the fall (orange, red, etc.)
  • Flowers: White.
  • Fruit: Purple, edible berries (Juneberries).
  • Can be multi-stemmed.
  • Rhizomatous growth habit.

Ecological Role

  • The text suggests that some varieties of the Dwarf Serviceberry may spread via rootsuckers.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The purple berries attract birds.

Quirky Facts

  • Historically, *Amelanchier spicata* has been called Pigeon Berry.

Further Information

  • Dave's Garden is referenced as a community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • Discover Life offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Amelanchier pumila.