The Shad trees are in full bloom in downtown Montpelier!

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Permalink Reply by Danielle Fitzko on April 24, 2012 at 9:07am

Shads are another favorite and always a welcomed sign of spring. Besides its ornamental features in the landscape, they are being studied as a commercial fruit crop for small farms. The fruit, which ripens in June, that's where the common name Juneberry comes from, is quite tasty. Check out the demo projects from Cornell.

Permalink Reply by John Snell on April 28, 2012 at 6:33am

The flavor of shad berries is unique and delightful. You just have to beat the birds to them!