Saskatoon Berry, Serviceberry, June Berry, Juneberry, Shad-Bush 'Lee #3'

Amelanchieralnifolia

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Amelanchier (am-uh-LAN-kee-er)
Species
alnifolia (al-nee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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