serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.)

They are native around us. I have been thinking of planting some for years, but now the birds have dropped a few seeds that have taken root in not bad places. I have the same thing that happens with chokecherrys to an annoyance--weed-- level. We literally get bombed by chokecherry seeds in the fall. Anyway, serviceberry bushes are one of my favorite natives here--good medium/large shrub sized, interesting foliage, nice flowers, and good berries if you can beat the birds to them. You can find recipes on line. Somehow they ended up with a local name here--sarvisberry. I guess some pioneer miss spelled it and it stuck. Saskatoon is the other name that seems pretty common.

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Very good options. The most important part is -- Is it the right tree for the location?

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They are native in the mountains of Idaho where I grew up. Never thought much about using them oddly enough. The berries are ok. Love hiking and foraging native berries, mushrooms and edible plants.

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Love hiking and foraging native berries, mushrooms and edible plants.And of course it's all the better when done naked. Anymore, that along with identifying any new plants I find is a big focus of my nude hikes.

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I had one for years in 6A and loved it! Unfortunately it out grew its space, (my error), and lost it after 15+ years. Great tree!

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