Amelanchier arborea ~ Downy Serviceberry full-sun Susceptible to oak wilt

Susceptible to oak wilt

The dramatic black leaves on dark purple stems are contrasted by the heavy blooms of glowing red panicles that bloom all summer

while the bright red berries that ripen in fall and last until spring

silky clumping ornamental grass  with a lovely fine-textured

Amelanchier arborea ~ Downy Serviceberry full-sun Susceptible to oak wiltThe Downy Serviceberry typically grows to a height of 15 to 25 feet (4. 5 to 7. 5 meters) and has an upright, rounded shape. It has smooth, grayish brown bark and oval shaped leaves that are green in the summer and turn shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall. In the spring, the Downy Serviceberry produces clusters of white, star shaped flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies. These flowers are followed by