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Amelanchier arborea



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Amelanchier arborea
Downy serviceberry

Ranging between 1/3" and 1/2" in length, the imbricate, narrow conical buds are sharp-pointed with hairs fringing the apex and scale margins. They are initially yellowish green, but have traces of reddish purple that develop over the winter.

 
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