serviceberry
IPA: sˈɝvɪsbɛri
noun
- (Europe) Several species of trees in the genus Sorbus, especially Sorbus domestica and Sorbus torminalis.
- The berries of those trees
- (Canada, US) Any plant of the genus Amelanchier of small deciduous trees and large shrubs in the family Rosaceae.
- The berry of such a plant.
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Examples of "serviceberry" in Sentences
- That post about my serviceberry was my 1000th post. ha.
- Bushes of chokecherry and serviceberry crowded close under the shade of the aspens.
- "Sarvis" is correctly called serviceberry, and is one of the earliest trees to bloom in the spring.
- He includes fruits like juneberry, also known as serviceberry, shadbush or saskatoon (Amelanchier spp.).
- As chokecherry and serviceberry blossoms fade into a plump, hot August, I too expect fall and then winter.
- Often planted in landscapes, Juneberry, also known as serviceberry, is not common in the wilds of the five boroughs.
- Fall stroll with staff horticulturist Deanne Eversmeyer featuring native plants such as American serviceberry, American yellowwood, Virginia sweetspire, spicebush, fragrant sumac, native ferns and grasses. 10 a.m.
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