serviceberry
noun
ser·vice·ber·ry
ˈsər-vəs-ˌber-ē 
also ˈsär-
1
: the edible purple or red fruit of any of various North American trees or shrubs (genus Amelanchier) of the rose family
2
: a tree or shrub that produces serviceberries and has showy white flowers in the spring
called also Juneberry, shadblow, shadbush
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Berry-producing shrubs like chokecherry and serviceberry offer high-energy food for birds preparing for migration or winter survival.
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Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 12 May 2026
Downs suggests growing spicebush, witch-hazel, red or black chokeberry, and serviceberry as shrubs, among others.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Flower Beds, Perennials, and Ornamentals The tulips are finishing for most in this region, but peonies, serviceberry, and lilacs are in bloom.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Nine different types of tree, from small to large are available, including the Japanese tree lilac, the wide yellowwood tree, black gum, ginko and the serviceberry, a favorite of foragers for its edible fruit.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 12 May 2026
Downs suggests growing spicebush, witch-hazel, red or black chokeberry, and serviceberry as shrubs, among others.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Flower Beds, Perennials, and Ornamentals The tulips are finishing for most in this region, but peonies, serviceberry, and lilacs are in bloom.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Nine different types of tree, from small to large are available, including the Japanese tree lilac, the wide yellowwood tree, black gum, ginko and the serviceberry, a favorite of foragers for its edible fruit.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Serviceberry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serviceberry. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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serviceberry
noun
ser·vice·ber·ry
ˈsər-vəs-ˌber-ē
also ˈsär-
1
: any of various North American trees or shrubs related to the roses that are sometimes grown for their showy white flowers and edible purplish to red fruit
called also Juneberry, shadbush
2
: the fruit of a serviceberry
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