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Serviceberry: My favorite small tree

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Click HERE to listen to Lisa Caprioglio’s segment on native plants with NPR’s Michele Norris. Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) is one of my favorite native plants. This small tree, (about 25-30 feet tall) beautifully marks the passage of the seasons. The delicate white blossoms of early spring, small purple fruits in the summer, orange leaves in [...]