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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: FAW on July 05, 2019, 03:38:45 pm

Title: Roundleaf Service berry
Post by: FAW on July 05, 2019, 03:38:45 pm

I have what appears to be a tree (or bush) called Roundleaf Serviceberry which looks like a very unruly bush that thinks it is a tree. As it has grown over the years I see possibilities that archery stuff could be made from it, that, plus the fact it badly needs a trim. Has anyone ever created a bow from this wood?

Title: Re: Roundleaf Service berry
Post by: Jakesnyder on July 05, 2019, 03:41:03 pm

I think you can use it for arrow shafts

Title: Re: Roundleaf Service berry
Post by: aaron on July 05, 2019, 04:38:50 pm

According to The Bowyers Bible vol 3:
SG .75   
Reported to be good bow wood.

Title: Re: Roundleaf Service berry
Post by: FAW on July 06, 2019, 04:48:45 am

Thanks, all. Will check that info. further in Bowyer's Bible.

Title: Re: Roundleaf Service berry
Post by: Pat B on July 06, 2019, 08:55:47 am

The western serviceberry, a multi-stemmed shrub type, makes good bows and arrows. The eastern variety, an understory tree isn't as good as bow wood. Probably make good arrows.