Amelanchier arborea (downy serviceberry) Reaches heights of 15-25 feet, and is notable for its large berries and sun tolerance, although it will also thrive in shade.

Several species of white-flowering serviceberry, including the Chicago-area native downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea), thrive in local landscapes.

Amelanchier arborea (downy serviceberry) Reaches heights of 15-25 feet, and is notable for its large berries and sun tolerance, although it will also thrive in shade.

Kingsport, TN (37660) Today. Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Slight chance of a rain shower.

Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is one of the first trees to flower in spring, producing a beautiful white bloom usually during the first or second week of April. Serviceberries are flowering ...

There are more than 20 species of the North American native tree, which is sadly underused if you ask me. Here are four favorites. Allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) ...

The serviceberry tree is a North American native tree that AP gardening columnist Jessica Damiano thinks is sadly underused. Serviceberry's white flowers are some of the earliest spring bloomers.

Amelanchier arborea (downy serviceberry) Reaches heights of 15-25 feet, and is notable for its large berries and sun tolerance, although it will also thrive in shade.

Two Amelanchier canadensis Canadian serviceberry trees. —Richard Webb/Bugwood.org via AP. Richard Webb ...

Amelanchier arborea (downy serviceberry) Reaches heights of 15-25 feet, and is notable for its large berries and sun tolerance, although it will also thrive in shade.

Amelanchier arborea (downy serviceberry) Advertisement Reaches heights of 15-25 feet, and is notable for its large berries and sun tolerance, although it will also thrive in shade.