Saskatoon Serviceberry
Amelanchier alnifolia
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Rosaceae
Plant Description: This suckering, deciduous shrub is native to the western United States and has a variety of uses. The rounded green have good fall color. Clusters of delicate pure white flowers bloom in spring. June brings sweet purple-black berries that are loved by birds. Of all the species of serviceberry this is the most popular for human consumption, being the most flavorful. The berries resemble large blueberries in both look and taste, and are good eaten raw or cooked into jams and pies. Tolerant of alkaline soils.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Thinning
Plant Care: Shrub - Thinning (woody multi-stemmed plants that lose their leaves every winter and look best on older stems): Prune dead, diseased, or rubbing branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most shrubs. With spring blooming shrubs, prune after the blooms are spent. Remove up to 1/3rd of the overall shrub, keeping older branches to build up a sturdy, permanent and picturesque framework. Keep in mind that these shrubs bloom directly on older wood or on shoots that come off old wood. Monitor for pests, diseases, or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 12' tall and wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: White
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 10
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Maintenance Path
- Outsmart Invaders
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
