Downy Serviceberry

Downy Serviceberry. Amelanchier arborea. , Shadbush , In Coastal areas, this tree is called Shadblow or Shadbush because it blooms when the shad migrate upstream to spawn., Juneberry , Another name for this tree, Juneberry, is fitting because the flowers become reddish purple berries as early as June., The fruits are rapidly devoured by ruffed grouse, black bear, white-tailed deer, raccoon, opossum and fox., Sarvis Berry , This name comes from earlier times when winter funeral services had to be delayed until early spring due to the weather. Services were held when the Service or Sarvis Berry bloomed., Flower Show , This small tree boasts beautiful masses of snowy white flowers, each with five long petals., These showy flowers bloom in early spring, before the leaves come out. They make the forest come alive! . This historical marker was erected by Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. It is Near Luray in Page County Virginia