Amelanchier laevis / Smooth Serviceberry

A lithe and elegant small tree with pretty white blooms in early spring and delicious blueberry-shaped fruit in June to July. Also called Juneberry and myriad other names.

Host plant for two butterflies – Red Spotted Purple and Striped Hairstreak.

Height: 12′ – 30′      Blooms: April – May

Habitat: Mesic to dry, sun to part shade