{"product_id":"serviceberry-downy","title":"SERVICEBERRY DOWNY","description":"\u003cp\u003eServiceberry, Downy. Amelanchier arborea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\"\u003eDowny Serviceberry\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"45\"\u003eAmelanchier arborea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a small native North American tree\/shrub prized for its early spring flowers, edible berries, and brilliant fall color. Here’s a quick, clear overview:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"206\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"228\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"228\"\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eA deciduous tree or large shrub typically reaching \u003cstrong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e15–25 ft\u003c\/strong\u003e tall. It’s one of the first plants to bloom in early spring, often before the leaves emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"414\"\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"446\"\u003e✔ Early Spring Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"501\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"501\"\u003eShowy clusters of white, slightly drooping flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eBloom in March–April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eGreat early-season nectar source for pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"605\"\u003e✔ Edible Berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"651\"\u003ePurple–black fruits ripen in early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eSweet, similar to blueberries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"723\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eLoved by both people and wildlife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"753\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"753\"\u003e✔ Attractive Foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"829\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"829\"\u003eYoung leaves are downy (soft\/hairy), which is where the name comes from\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eBeautiful orange-red fall color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"900\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"934\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA zones 4–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eTolerances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some drought; 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