serviceberry
noun
ser·vice·ber·ry
ˈsər-vəs-ˌber-ē 
also ˈsär-
1
: the edible purple or red fruit of any of various North American trees or shrubs (genus Amelanchier) of the rose family
2
: a tree or shrub that produces serviceberries and has showy white flowers in the spring
called also Juneberry, shadblow, shadbush
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Go for a dwarf or semi-dwarf plant, like an elegant mountain stewartia or a serviceberry, for a pop of color.
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Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024
Those who are dairy-free should try the seasonal sorbets, like peach or saskatoon (also known as serviceberry).
—Stacey Nield Brugeman, New York Times, 24 May 2024
In addition to showcasing some of the state’s most stunning blooms in an authentic Japanese setting, the Richard & Helen Devos Japanese Garden has a contemplative Zen-style garden, waterfalls, bonsai trees, Japanese maple trees, and serviceberry trees — the latter also bloom in spring.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2024
Even better, new serviceberry and huckleberry bushes had sprouted in the stirred earth, providing bears cover and fruit.
—Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2024
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Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2024
Those who are dairy-free should try the seasonal sorbets, like peach or saskatoon (also known as serviceberry).
—Stacey Nield Brugeman, New York Times, 24 May 2024
In addition to showcasing some of the state’s most stunning blooms in an authentic Japanese setting, the Richard & Helen Devos Japanese Garden has a contemplative Zen-style garden, waterfalls, bonsai trees, Japanese maple trees, and serviceberry trees — the latter also bloom in spring.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2024
Even better, new serviceberry and huckleberry bushes had sprouted in the stirred earth, providing bears cover and fruit.
—Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2024
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serviceberry
noun
ser·vice·ber·ry
ˈsər-vəs-ˌber-ē
also ˈsär-
1
: any of various North American trees or shrubs related to the roses that are sometimes grown for their showy white flowers and edible purplish to red fruit
called also Juneberry, shadbush
2
: the fruit of a serviceberry
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