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Saskatoon
Amelanchier alnifolia
shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A native North American shrub with white spring flowers, edible dark purple berries in summer, and striking golden-red fall foliage. It's extremely hardy, attractive to wildlife, and requires minimal maintenance.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6.2 to 7.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: Alaska, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Function & Care
wildlife benefitediblepollinator nectaryhedgerow
Coppicing
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation