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Utah Serviceberry

Amelanchier utahensis

The Utah Serviceberry is a lovely shrub that grows small, sweet berries. It has beautiful white flowers in spring and turns colorful in the fall, making it a favorite among birds and people alike.

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Utah Serviceberry is a deciduous shrub with smooth, greyish bark and small, oval leaves that turn red-orange in fall. It has clusters of five-petaled white flowers in spring, followed by small, sweet, red to purplish-black berries.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusAmelanchier
Utah Serviceberry
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Utah Serviceberry

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Despite its delicate flowers, this shrub can live for over 50 years!

Its super hard wood was traditionally used to make arrows and tool handles!

Native Americans dried the berries to store and eat all winter, often in pemmican!

The name 'serviceberry' might come from blooming when mountain roads were passable for services!

Special abilities

Ability

Drought Defender

Utah Serviceberry has a deep root system that helps it find water in dry, rocky soils, allowing it to thrive where other plants struggle.

Ability

Feast for Fauna

Its sweet, nutrient-rich berries provide a vital food source for many birds and mammals, helping them survive harsh conditions.

Ability

Early Bloomer

Utah Serviceberry can produce its white flowers early in spring, offering a crucial nectar and pollen source for awakening insects.

Ability

Soil Stabilizer

Its extensive root network helps hold soil in place on steep slopes, preventing erosion and protecting the landscape.

Measurements & details

Height
100-500 cm
Spread
100-400 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

eaten by

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

Birds feast on its sweet berries, helping to spread seeds.

eaten by

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Deer browse on its leaves and twigs, especially in winter.

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Its early spring flowers are a vital nectar source for bees.

eaten by

American Black Bear

Ursus americanus

Bears forage on the abundant, ripe berries.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always check with an adult before picking and eating berries.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Utah Serviceberry?

100-500 cm

How wide does Utah Serviceberry spread?

100-400 cm

How big are the flowers on Utah Serviceberry?

1-2 cm

When does Utah Serviceberry bloom?

Spring

Is Utah Serviceberry edible?

Yes

Is Utah Serviceberry toxic?

None

What is Utah Serviceberry's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Utah Serviceberry pollinated?

Insect

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