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Aug 1, 2023 4:37 AM CST
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Name: Dan
East-central Iowa (Zone 5a)
Hummingbirder Region: Iowa Salvias
I have a serviceberry tree that, I think, is about 20 years old. It is about 15 x 15 ft and still growing a little bigger each year. I actually planted it with my dad, but at the time I was not into gardening and did not pay attention to which variety of serviceberry it is, and then I stupidly failed to ask him before he died a few years ago. Is there any way to find out what it is, like a genetic test? I'm assuming there are only a few options, varieties that were available at local garden centers at the time. These days the only serviceberry I see for sale is 'autumn brilliance', but it is listed as growing up to 25 x 20 ft and I'm skeptical my dad would have wanted a tree of that size in the corner of the garden.
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Aug 1, 2023 9:10 AM CST
Name: Porkpal
Richmond, TX (Zone 9a)
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Post photos here; someone may recognize it. Show the whole tree, close ups of a branch including buds and leaves, flowers and fruit, when available. There are some really sharp tree identifiers here.
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