Amelanchier laevis is commonly known as the smooth shadbush or Allegheny serviceberry. It is a small tree, growing up to 9m. The fruit, which are pomes, are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked. The fruit has a sweet flavor. The bark can be made into a herbal medicine for expectant mothers. It is a deciduous tree. It is cultivated as an ornamental shrub.

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• Amelanchier laevis information
• Amelanchier laevis medicinal information