Amelanchier obovalis explained

Amelanchier obovalis, the coastal serviceberry, coastal juneberry, or shadbush, is a species of flowering plant in the Rosaceae family.[1] It is native to the Atlantic coastal plain of the United States, from New Jersey to Georgia, typically in pine barrens and other dry woodlands.[2]

A deciduous shrub, it grows to tall, with small five-petaled white flowers, edible dark blue to purple-black fruits and up to long dull green leaves.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Amelanchier obovalis (Michx.) Ashe coastal serviceberry . August 22, 2021 . plants.sc.egov.usda.gov.
  2. Web site: Amelanchier obovalis . Missouri Botanical Garden . August 23, 2021.
  3. Web site: Amelanchier obovalis (coastal serviceberry) . Ladybird Johnson Wildflower center . August 23, 2021.