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Location
May not be native
Use Location
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit
Also called Shadbush and Juneberry, this shrub-like, perennial tree is relatively small, blooming white flowers and red, apple-like fruits in June. Like all native species of Amelanchier, this plant is popular with fruit-eating birds. It grows 6 to 20 feet tall in moist, well-drained soils, and in full sun to partial shade.
May Attract
Canadian Service-Berry is thought to attract these families of birds
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Native plants help support our birds throughout the year.
Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski
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