In my yard the berries are sometimes deformed by a fungal disease before they ripen. “Take some juneberries with you” was a common saying among the Chippewa. Native Americans mixed the berries with meat (deer, moose, buffalo or bear) and fat to make pemmican, a portable food that functioned like protein bars. Natural history: Various insects visit the flowers, which are followed by small berries that ripen in June. Nurseries carry mostly hybrids such as ‘Autumn Brilliance’ that are more floriferous or have stronger fall color than the straight species. Shadbush is an excellent choice for small yards and lightly wooded areas. They can thrive on sandy shores and Montauk dunes, enduring flooding, salt spray, and winter winds. Despite their relatively small size, shads are tough. Though it typically reaches 12-15 feet, I’ve seen 25-foot specimens on the Island. Tree stats: Shadbush is a small, usually multi-trunked tree that grows in woods and open spaces from Canada down to Florida. Because the species canadensis and arborea are similar, exact identification can be tricky. They can also be found in Mashomack Preserve’s native garden and the surrounding area next to the parking lot. Locations: With their delicate, star-shaped white flowers, shadbush trees are easy to spot in early spring in the leafless coastal bluffs that stretch from the Heights to the woodlands along Shore Road. Latin names: Amelanchier canadensis, Amelanchier arborea
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