Amelanchier asiatica

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Amelanchier asiatica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Subfamily: Maloideae
Genus: Amelanchier
Species: A. asiatica
Binomial name
Amelanchier asiatica

Amelanchier asiatica, commonly known as the Asian Serviceberry, is a shrub in the genus Amelanchier. It produce edible pome-like fruit, which can be eaten raw or cooked. The berries contain iron and copper.

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