Allegheny Serviceberry, also known as Smooth Serviceberry, is a shrub or small tree found in upland woods in the mountains of North Carolina. It is separated from its larger sibling Downy Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) by its smooth leaves; those of Downy Serviceberry are densely pubescent. The flowers are quite showy when they bloom in early spring, before the leaves come out. The leaves are usually reddish when they first emerge.

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The pomes are red and tasty. When fully ripe they are dark purplish.

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The smooth bark is usually twisted. Allegheny Serviceberry is usually multi-stemmed, while Downy Serviceberry is more often single-stemmed.

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