Tree Descriptions
Juneberry (aka Saskatoon Serviceberry) (Amelanchier alnifolia)
| Height: | 6-12' |
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| Width: | 6-10' |
| Growth Rate: | moderate, moderately long lived |
| Soil: | sand, loam, clay |
| Moisture: | moist |
| Shade Tolerance: | sun to part shade |
| Bloom Time: | April-May |
| Flower Color: | white |
| Uses: | ornamental, wildlife, border planting |
| Spacing: | minimum 6’ x 6’ |
| Habitat: | prefers moist, well drained soil, but will tolerate a range of soil conditions. |
This juneberry is a multistemmed shrub native to the western U.S. that produces 0.75” white flowers in the spring. Bluish-purple fruits ripen in early summer. Fruit will attract wildlife and tastes like blueberries. Fall color is red to yellow.
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