Downy Serviceberry is one of the largest serviceberries, growing as a small tree 15–25 feet tall across a wide range of habitats in eastern North America. It is distinguished by the downy white hairs on its young leaves when they emerge with the flowers in early spring. The sweet, edible berries ripen in June. Downy Serviceberry is an outstanding four-season tree with spring flowers, summer berries, fall color, and attractive smooth gray bark visible in winter.
Best time to see a Downy Serviceberry
The best time to see a Downy Serviceberry is March–May, when about 76% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 4,236 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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