Downy Serviceberry

Amelanchier arborea, Rosaceae

Zones

4–9

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Black TupeloNyssa sylvatica

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

White OakQuercus alba

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Eastern Red CedarJuniperus virginiana

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Star MagnoliaMagnolia stellata

Pollinator Sharing

Quaking AspenPopulus tremuloides

Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Catawba RhododendronRhododendron catawbiense

Wind ProtectionShade Provision

WinterberryIlex verticillata

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Saskatoon ServiceberryAmelanchier alnifolia

Tree and shrub serviceberries compete for similar soil conditions and light

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Downy Serviceberry grow in?

Downy Serviceberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Downy Serviceberry?

Good companions for Downy Serviceberry include Black Tupelo, White Oak, Eastern Red Cedar, Star Magnolia, Quaking Aspen.

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