Amelanchier alnifolia

Saskatoon Serviceberry, Serviceberry

Family: Rosaceae Rose


Type Tree, shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4B - 6A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Erosion control, massing, woodland garden
Height 10' to 20' / 3.00m to 6.00m
Spread 15' to 20' / 4.60m to 6.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Purple, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive