Pacific serviceberry Rosaceae Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roem.   symbol: AMAL2
	Leaf: Alternate, simple, deciduous, oval, 1 to 2 inches long, and prominently penniveined; upper (distal) margin serrated while lower (basipetal) margin is entire; base rounded and petiole short; veins run out to teeth; green above and paler below. Flower: Monoecious and perfect, long (up to 1 inch) white strap-like petals in short racemes, appearing in late spring to early summer. Fruit: Small (1/4 to 1/2 inch), round, dark blue pomes (apple-like), ripen in early to mid summer. Twig: Slender and smooth, reddish brown when young but turning gray-brown with age; buds about 1/2 inch long with red, imbricate scales that are hairy along the margin. Bark: Thin, light brown and tinged with red; smooth or shallowly fissured. Form: Large erect shrub or small tree growing to 40 feet tall and 6 to 12 inches in diameter, often growing in clusters.
	USDAFS Additional Silvics - USDA Plants Database Amelanchier alnifolia is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting Pacific serviceberry (opens a new window).