Plant · GBIF taxon 3023832
smooth shadbush
Amelanchier laevisAlso known as Allegheny Serviceberry
Smooth shadbush is a slender shrub or small tree that opens loose sprays of five-petaled white flowers as its leaves emerge. Young leaves often look bronze and softly folded before becoming smooth, green, and finely toothed.
Spring BloomWoodland EdgeSmall Tree
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Photosynthetic; roots absorb water and soil nutrients
Predators
- Deer
- Birds
- Leaf-feeding insects
ThreatsHabitat clearing, heavy browsing, fungal diseases, and competition from invasive shrubs
HabitatsOpen woods, rocky slopes, forest margins, thickets, and well-drained uplands
Life spanA woody perennial that commonly persists for several decades
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyRosaceae
- SpeciesAmelanchier laevis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Observe blossoms without breaking branches or stripping flower clusters.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Notice bronze unfolding leaves and loose white flower clusters.
- Compare: Check for smooth twigs rather than relying on flower color alone.
- Protect: Stay on durable ground near woodland-edge plants.
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