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Amelanchier alnifolia

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Names

Common Names
Saskatoon, Dwarf Shadbush

Growth

Height
36-180 inches
Growth Rate
Moderate.

Appearance

Foliage Color
Green to dark green foliage, new growth often reddish, fall colors yellow, orange, red, and purple
Fall Foliage Color
Yellow to orange to red

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 4a-9b
Sunlight Requirements
Full sun is ideal, adapts to partial shade (about 4–6 hours daily), with best results at roughly 6–8 hours daily.
Soil Type
Moist, well-drained loam or sandy loam soil, pH 5.5–8.0
Soil Drainage
Well-drained; not waterlogged.
Soil pH
6–7 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
Bloom Time
Spring

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds, Cuttings, Division, Suckers

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Serviceberry attracts large numbers of native bees, butterflies and moths: 115 species, other pollinators: special value to pollinators in general, birds: berries provide food and shelter for birds, hummingbirds: not specified in sources

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024