Saskatoon Serviceberry
Amelanchier alnifolia
Saskatoon serviceberry is attractive as an ornamental shrub or may be trimmed as a hedge. It is an important species for reclamation, wildlife, watershed, and shelterbelt plantings.
Current Sale Size: 18-24" bare root seedlings, 1 year old
* Qualifies for Mix & Match Discount with other Shrubs, see Coupons on Shrub collection.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Soils: Sand, Loam, Clay
Moisture: Dry to Moist
Shade Tolerance: Full Sun to Shade
Mature Height: 4-15 ft.
Deer Damage Potential: Medium (Rabbits are known to damage/destroy seedlings.)
Origin: Native
Uses: Wildlife, Pollinators, Food, butterflies, ornamental
Other: Purple berries are edible.
Shadblow serviceberry is available in the Spring Native Plant sale.
USDA Plant Profile