Common Serviceberry, also known as Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, or Shadblow, is a small to medium-sized tree, found most often in upland woods. It's easily confused with its smaller siblings Canadian Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) and the smooth-leaved Alleghany Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis). These are quite showy when they bloom in early spring, before the leaves come out.

Alleghany Co., NC 4/14/06.

Wilkes Co., NC 4/16/05.

Wilkes Co., NC 4/16/05.

The bark is shallowly furrowed with a distinctive twisted pattern.

Wilkes Co., NC 4/16/05.

In the mountains Common Serviceberry gets to be a fairly large tree and may be quite common.

Haywood Co., NC 5/10/08.