Running Serviceberry, Dwarf Serviceberry (Amelanchier stolonifera)

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Coastal Plain Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)

This low rhizomatous shrub, generally found in drier areas, is uncommon in the Coastal Plain and rare in the Piedmont of North Carolina.

Formerly called Amelanchier spicata. Compare with Coastal Plain Serviceberry (Amelanchier obovalis).

Scotland Co., NC 4/20/05.

Coastal Plain Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)

Growth habit.

Scotland Co., NC 4/20/05.

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