Shrubs of Treehaven - Service Berry

Service Berry Amelanchier spp.

Foliage Type: leaf Arrangement: simple, alternate

Distinguishing features:

deciduous shrub 3 - 15 feet high, usually multi-stemmed
leaves - 3/4 to 1 3/4 inches long, oblong to oblong-ellipitic, usually rounded at both ends

Habitats:

mesic sites
wet mesic sites

Often confused with:

Hophornbean
Musclewood

Ecological Value:

At least 40 bird species and some mammals eat the fruit.
Favored foodof the gypsy moth.

Did You Know?

Service berry is also known as Junebush, Indian Pear, and Lancewood.
The plant makes a good ornamental decoration year round.

Uses / Ethnobotanical uses:

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Last updated on September 30, 2001.

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Habitats:	mesic sites wet mesic sites
Often confused with:	Hophornbean Musclewood
Ecological Value:	At least 40 bird species and some mammals eat the fruit. Favored foodof the gypsy moth.
Did You Know?	Service berry is also known as Junebush, Indian Pear, and Lancewood. The plant makes a good ornamental decoration year round.
Uses / Ethnobotanical uses: