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n. - North American deciduous trees or shrubs.

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  • Amelanchier can be grown as a small tree pruned to become a densely branched shrub.
  • Amelanchier laevis is found in moist woods and meadows, but tolerates most any garden situation.
  • The Green Man loves the spectacular beauty of Amelanchier laevis or Allegheny Serviceberry in the Spring.
  • Nearby, Amelanchier alnifolia was in fruit at the same time, confirming one of this sturdy shrub's common names, Juneberry.
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