This is one of the classic small, shrubby deciduous, landscape trees with multi-seasonal beauty. Saskatoon serviceberry displays beautiful white flowers in spring, edible berries in summer and brilliant fall foliage color. Its upright to rounded shrubby shape and smooth light gray branches offer interest in winter.
Native to northwestern North America, this Amelanchier typically has many slender trunks. Its simple, oval, green leaves appear after the showy white flowers in spring. After pollination by bees, small, edible, rosy purple to dark blue fruits develop and are harvestable by summer, if songbirds haven't beaten you to them. These are small, round and have a tart juicy flavor. In autumn the foliage turns lovely shades of red and yellow.
Saskatoon serviceberry prefers moist, acidic, well-drained soils, though it tolerates alkaline soils, and a location in sun or partial shade. It makes a lovely addition to woodland gardens, shrub borders and informal hedges. Just be sure to prune off suckering shoots that spread from the main plant. Some selections, such as 'Regent', produce especially sweet fruit, great for preserves.
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Genus - Amelanchier
Species - Alnifolia
Common name - Saskatoon Serviceberry
Pre-Treatment - Required
Hardiness zones - 4 - 9
Height - 3-15' / 0,90 - 4,60 m
Spread - 3-12' / 0,90 - 3,70 m
Plant type - Shrub
Vegetation type - Deciduous
Exposure - Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Growth rate - Medium
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil type - Clay, Loam, Well Drained
Water requirements - Average Water
Landscape uses - Edible, Foundation, Edible Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Street Trees
Germination rate - 60%
Bloom season - Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Leaf / Flower color - Green / White