Amelanchier alnifolia
Serviceberry, Saskatoon
Amelanchier alnifolia
Category: deciduous shrub Size:
Mature Size: 6 - 12 ' by 6 - 12'
Zone: To zone 4 Growth Rate:
Foliage:
Elevation (if known): To 10,000'
Water: Adaptable to dry soils. Avoid freqeunt light watering.
Soil : Well drained. Tolerates dry, alkaline Rocky Mtn soil. They benefit from applications of organic matter.
Sun: Sun to Filtered Shade
Comments: Edible fruit late summer.
Warnings:
Alamosa Tree Board Recommended? no
Street Tree? no Street Tree Conditions:
CO/NM native? no Native to: Serviceberryies are native to Colorado
Known Locations: Loser garden, 507 Pikes Peak; ASC near science building
Information Sources: Rky Mtn Gardener's Guide; Little Valley Whole Sales Nursery