Amelanchier arborea, or downy serviceberry, is native to Ontario and ranges throughout eastern North America. This species is valued for its showy clusters of flowers and is often used ornamentally. However, it is rarely found in the nursery industry and is moderately difficult to transplant with its slow root system growth. It grows best in moderately fertile and well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. It prefers a multistem growth form in full sunlight sites, but can grow a single trunk in partially shaded areas. The downy serviceberry thrives in woodland edges and naturalized settings, making it an excellent choice for urban landscapes, though it does not tolerate pollution well. The berries produced are edible and have hybrid cultivars between downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) and allegheny serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis).