The fruit of this species occurs in August and stays red for several weeks. The leaves resemble those of amur maple and it may be difficult to tell the difference between these two species. Aesculus hippocastanum - 919 Jerome Horsechestnut is native to Greece and Albania and was first cultivated in 1576. May. The spiny nuts mature in September and are 2 inches wide, and for this reason horsechestnut is not an ideal street tree. Amelanchier canadensis - 418 and 430 LaSalle Blvd.
Shadblow serviceberry is usually a large shrub but can be pruned into a tree form.
The flowers are white and abundant early in the spring and the black fruit is a favorite of birds. This species is native to Michigan and grows in most soils. Amelanchier canadensis Trazam - 625 Kipling Tradition serviceberry has a strong central leader with an excellent branching habit. This cultivar reaches 25 feet in height and is the first tree to bloom in the spring. Its white flowers are very showy and the small black fruit are a favorite of songbirds.