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roundleaf serviceberry

Scientific Name: Amelanchier sanguinea var. sanguinea

Family: Rosaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

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Roundleaf Serviceberry (Amelanchier sanguinea)

The roundleaf serviceberry, scientifically known as Amelanchier sanguinea, is a beautiful shrub or small tree native to eastern and central North America. It's known for its showy, fragrant white flowers in spring and its suitability as a landscape plant.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant is a shrub or small tree.
  • It produces summer fruits that resemble miniature [unspecified].

Considerations for Children

  • This plant is a shrub or small tree.
  • It produces summer fruits that resemble miniature [unspecified].

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Amelanchier sanguinea (Pursh) DC.
  • Common Names: Red-twigged shadbush, roundleaf serviceberry, roundleaf shadbush, red twig serviceberry, wild pear, roundleaf juneberry, New England serviceberry, Huron serviceberry, shore shadbush.
  • Family: Rosaceae
  • Genus: Amelanchier
  • Species: sanguinea
  • Synonyms: Roundleaf juneberry, New England serviceberry
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species, Subspecies (Amelanchier sanguinea sanguinea, Amelanchier sanguinea var. sanguinea).

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to eastern and central North America.
  • Found in the northern U.S. from the upper Midwest east to Maine, and in some areas of [unspecified region].
  • Interactive native range distribution map available with USDA Hardiness Zones.
  • Thrives in dry, sandy, neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Deciduous shrub or small tree.
  • Typically grows up to 3 meters (9ft 10in) in height.
  • Leaves are alternate, simple, deciduous, and coarsely-toothed on the margin.
  • Showy, fragrant, white spring flowers.

Growth Habits

  • Hardy to zone (UK) 4 and is not frost tender.
  • Flowers in April.
  • Moderate growth rate.
  • Grows actively in spring and summer.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. An illustrated flora of the northern United States, Canada and the [unspecified region]