Serviceberry
By: Barnaby Dorfman

About

Serviceberry is a small deciduous tree or shrub with attractive white spring blossoms, that provides year-round interest in the landscape. Serviceberries were named for their early spring bloom, coinciding with the services conducted by preachers riding circuit through the mountains after the spring thaw. Though edible, many people plant them as a decorative.

Information
Other names: Amelanchier, Service Berry, Serviceberries, Service Berries
Translations: サービスベリー, الغبيراء, Muchovník, Amélanchier, Muchovník, Сервисберри, Сервісберрі, 塞维斯伯里, Сервицеберри