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Amelanchier alnifolia

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Product Description
Fall Color Burgundy/Purple, Orange, Red, Yellow
Flower Color White
Fruit Color Black, Purple, Red
Mature Plant Size (H x W) 8-10' x 6-8'
Saskatoon Serviceberry is a medium shrub of broad character. It has delicate white flowers in late spring that are proceeded by fruit that is similar to blueberries in size. Pick the berries to be eaten fresh or used in pies, jams, or jellies. The berries are attractive, edible, and also enjoyed by birds. In the fall season, the leaves change to an excellent red-orange color. Use this shrub in borders, woodland gardens, near ponds, rain gardens, and to naturalize landscapes!
  • Mature Plant Size (H x W) Mature Plant Size (H x W): 8-10' x 6-8'
Key features
  • Attracts Birds
  • Deer Resistant
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Native
  • Walnut Toxicity Resistant
  • Edible to People
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Pollinators
Planting Care

Special Features & Videos for Serviceberry Shrubs

Special Plant Features & Tips
  • The Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry is an excellent shrub with multi-season interest.
  • It has very showy white flowers that precede to a purplish edible fruit in June.
  • The excellent glossy blue-green leaves turn brilliant red-orange in fall, complimented by nice and smooth gray-colored stems.
  • Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of a somewhat wide range of soils but prefers moist, well-drained loams.
  • Root suckers are common, and if not removed, will result in a shrubby growth habit for the plant.
  • Berries resemble blueberries in taste and may be used in jams, jellies, and pies.
  • Great plant for bird gardens (birds love the berries)!
  • Prune your serviceberries once a year in late winter or early spring before new leaves emerge. Remove dead, diseased or crossing branches. Leave plenty of the previous year’s growth (the plants flower on this wood).

Planting & Handling Help

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Plant Sizing

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Shipping Times

Our FedEx and local shipping times depend on two factors, one is by the region and the second is the type of product being shipped. For example, small fruits are only shipped in spring, but majority of our perennials are shipped from spring until fall. Keep in mind the dates below act as a general guide. Due to unpredictable weather, staffing, inventory and industry demands these timelines can change. Therefore, we cannot guarantee any of these times.

 

Shipping Dates by Region*

 

Northern Cold Region: April 22nd - November 7th

Northern Region: April 15th - November 7th

Middle Region: April 1st - November 7th

Southern Region: March 15th - November 7th

Local Delivery (small radius from Waterloo, WI): April 22nd - November 7th

 

Shipping Dates by Season*

 

Spring Shipping: Region Start Date (above) - May

Fall Shipping: September - November

 

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