Downy Serviceberry Tree
Amelanchier arborea
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Downy Serviceberry Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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Harvest Time
Growing Zones 4 - 9
One of the best flowering and berry-producing must-haves for you and your birds is the delicious and easy-to-grow flowering native Downy Serviceberry Tree (Amelanchier arborea)! These airy shrubby trees have a fine-textured informality that lightens the mood in any landscape!
Spring starts the show with a cloud of gorgeous white blossoms! The snowy, lightly scented flowers are a vital nectar and pollen source for Pollinators! Sometimes known as Shadbush, the Downy Serviceberry is named for its silvery 'downy' foliage when it first emerges in spring! The lithe branching and soft fluttering foliage only add to these multi-stemmed trees' beauty!
Also known as the June Berry, you and your feathered friends will enjoy a juicy June crop of blue-black berries amid the light green, lightly toothed foliage! The berries resemble blueberries and can be eaten fresh, baked into desserts, and made into delectable jams and jellies! If you don't get to them in time, the local bird population will help themselves to their share!
The fine-textured foliage becomes a brilliant incredible fall color of reds, oranges and yellows! Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 9, these native Serviceberry plants grow 18 - 24 feet in height and 15 - 20 feet in width but can be trained into a tree or shrub form.
Planting and Application:
Pretty Serviceberry are fantastic edible landscaping flowering trees and shrubs with incredible fall color. Casting dappled light shade, they are lovely any place in the front or back yard garden! Keep the lower limbs for a hedge and screening plant and light and airy naturalized groupings.
Or, you can 'limb-up' these multi-branched flowering edible ornamentals to create a unique specimen tree! No need to worry about the grass beneath your Serviceberry's canopy because the light shade won't kill your lawn.
You'll see a wide variety of local and migrating birds come to visit the summer feast your tree produces! Insectivorous birds and wildlife receive food support as well because Downey is a Host Plant for many butterfly and moth larvae, too!
- Lightly Fragrant White Spring Blooms
- Rounded Open Crowns & Airy Branching
- Pollinator Friendly Flowers
- Edible Summer Fruit & Bird-Friendly Food Source
- Hedges, Light Screening & Shade, Specimens & Edible Landscaping
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Serviceberry Trees are easy to grow! Typically an understory tree, Serviceberry tolerates both full and partial sun. Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil that's kept at average moisture levels. Mulch is great for these trees, otherwise, they're very low maintenance! Prune into a tree or shrub after fruiting or renewal prune shrub forms to maintain vigorous younger stems by removing older stems every 3-5 years.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Well-Drained Enriched Soil
- Regular Moderate Moisture Needs
- Prune After Fruiting in Summer
- Hardy Native Plants & Widely Adaptable
Fragrant snowy blooms, juicy edible berries and incredible fall color can be had all on one hardy, native plant! Order the Downy Serviceberry Tree today before they're gone at NatureHills.com!
