In-Depth Description
Shadblow Serviceberry got its common name because it fruits in June, “when the shad (a fish native to northern Connecticut) run.” Its small purple-red fruits (sometimes referred to as Juneberries) appear in early summer. Many wild birds, including the Cedar Waxwing and Gray Catbird, consume its nutrient-dense fruit. Native Americans used serviceberry tea to aid digestion and the tree’s straight wood to make arrow shafts. Serviceberry wood is among the heaviest in the U.S. and is most valuable if grown in tree form.
