Amelanchier, Serviceberry

An introduction to the natural history of Amelanchiers, the serviceberries. This video describes how to identify serviceberry generally, how it differs from Callery pear, the animals that feed on amelanchier, how it is used in landscaping, and how it appears in the forest. The video briefly discusses hybrids, polyploidy, and aneuploidy.

[@m.r.reagan2121]

Thank you for highlighting this beautiful native tree!

[@oscarflip8561]

I gotta admit… this video was a lot better than I was expecting 😂👍🏻👏👏👏. Amelanchier are great small trees/large shrubs for supporting wildlife.

[@peterellis4262]

Edible berries for humans too.

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

Really informative, thank you!

[@dayaneoliveira1122]

Fantastic video, very detailed information, thank you!☺️🙏

[@SylvanGreenEarth]

Thank you!

[@squidsquiddly5970]

Thank you for this. I have planted one of these on my property and knew almost nothing about them.

[@SylvanGreenEarth]

I hope you get much enjoyment out of your serviceberry tree.

[@squidsquiddly5970]

@@SylvanGreenEarth I hope so too!
:D Thank you

[@peterellis4262]

I believe I put in thirty five this spring ;)

[@Sunshine-rc7ow]

M tore between robin hill and ballerina which one would u recommend?

[@SylvanGreenEarth]

Sorry, I'm not familiar with the cultivars, so I can't recommend one over the other.

[@Sunshine-rc7ow]

@@SylvanGreenEarth i ended up planting autumn brilliance

[@icac6122]

@@Sunshine-rc7ow how is the amelchanier after 2 years?

[@EmeraldForester777]

I came to this video to hear how to pronounce Amelanchier