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Care decision	Downy serviceberryAmelanchier arborea
Light	Full sun to partial shade; consider the surrounding canopy after it leafs out. Maryland Extension: serviceberry species
Water	Support establishment, then check during prolonged dry weather; do not equate occasional moisture tolerance with a waterlogged site. NC State Extension: downy serviceberry
Soil & growing mix	Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil is a useful starting point. NC State Extension: downy serviceberry
Mature size	Often 15–25 feet tall and 10–15 feet wide in cultivation; larger trees occur. NC State Extension: downy serviceberry
Growing season	White flowers in early spring, fruit in late spring or summer depending on location, and yellow-orange-red fall foliage. Missouri Department of Conservation: downy serviceberry
Winter & climate	NC State lists USDA zones 4–9; regional references and plant sources differ. NC State Extension: downy serviceberry
Container fit	Usually planted in the ground. Check mature size and root-space guidance in the reference.
Place & variety	This profile covers A. arborea, not every plant sold as serviceberry. Southern performance, eventual size, fruit timing, and disease pressure need local confirmation; Missouri fruit dates are not a nationwide harvest calendar. Missouri Department of Conservation: downy serviceberry
Equipment to consider	FELCO 6 bypass pruning shears
Evidence & next steps	Trees, shrubs & vines guides → Choose a Small Ornamental Tree for the Space It Will Actually Occupy Find the Root Flare Before Deciding How Deep to Plant a Tree Protect Ripening Berries from Birds with an Inspectable, Well-Fitted Cover Read the growing reference Maryland Extension: planting a tree or shrub NC State Extension: downy serviceberry

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