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Serviceberry - European
European Serviceberry, amelanchier lamarckii, is considered a large shrub, or small tree, with white flowers produced in loose clusters of 6-10 in early spring, and then followed by sweet, juicy purple-black fruit in summer. The round, dark green foliage has yellow to carmine-red fall color. European Serviceberry is a medium to fast growing shrub that grows 10-15 feet in height as well as width. The fruit is good for jams and jellies. It attracts birds and butterflies, needs moist well drained soil, and full to part sun. ... more
Snowball Bush - Common Birds, particularly Cedar Waxwings, are very fond of the berries, and can often be found snacking during the winter. Have a snowball fight in June! Kids and adults alike love this rounded plant with masses of flowers. Grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is a deciduous thicket-forming Old World shrub. About the same time, the bright red, attractive berries ripen, and persist on the plant throughout the winter. In the fall, the leaves turn a wonderful burgundy reddish-purple. The Common Snowball Bush, Viburnum opulus, also called the European Cranberry bush produces white flowers in late spring. |
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