Saskatoon Serviceberry

2020-12-17T11:39:35-05:00

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

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.