The four species, known to exist in P.E.I., are found throughout. 0f these four, only one, the Allegheny Serviceberry (Botanical Name) Amelanchier laevis, regularly attains the status 0f a small tree, the other three are shrubs.

The leaves are simple, usually sharp-toothed, mostly oval, widely elliptical or heart-shaped in outline and seldom exceed 3 inches. in length.

The flowers, which are white and perfectly bisexual, appear in the spring before or with the leaves. They are usually borne in clusters, sometimes in such dense masses that the branches appear to be covered with them.

The fruit, a pome, is small, sweet, berry-like, and edible. It matures in one season, and is usually marked on top by the remains of the flowers.

The wood is hard and heavy. It is used in small quantities for fishing rods and lancewood. The tree itself, is sometimes used for ornamental planting.

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