Amelanchier laevis

Habitat: Mesic to dry upland forests and woodlands, high-elevation forests, balds, seepage swamps, and bogs; most frequent and numerous at middle to high elevations; primarily but not exclusively in moderately to extremely acidic, nutrient-poor soils. Frequent to common in the mountains; infrequent in the Piedmont (mostly in the inner and northern parts); rare in the Coastal Plain.

Tolerates heavy shade

Edibility: Fruit tastes similar to a blueberry and can be used raw or cooked.