Wildflower Wednesday: Serviceberries

When thinking about "wildflowers", we should not forget the trees and shrubs.  They often offer not only flowers, but food and shelter for insects and birds alike and interest across many seasons.

In my garden, I've planted several serviceberries, Amelanchier sp., which are members of the Roseceae family.

The white blooms in early spring are not as showy as those of their relative the apple