Tree Descriptions
Juneberry (aka Saskatoon Serviceberry) (Amelanchier alnifolia)
| Height: |
6-12' |
| 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.
