Botanical Name: Amelanchier anifolia
Common Name: saskatoon berry, serviceberry
Family Name: Rosaceae
Distribution/Origin: North America
Leaf: Simple, Bluish-green, Glabrous, Pubescent, (Fall)Yellow, Oblong, *Coarsely toothed on upper half of leaf margin
Bud: Alternate
Inflorescence: Showy, White, Floriferous, Raceme, May/Jun
Fruit/Seed: Purple, Black, Pome, Showy, Jul/Aug, Edible *Used in commercial fruit production
Stem/Bark: Dark grey, Red, Prominent lenticels
Size: Height: 3.0 - 5.0m/Spread: 3.0 - 4.0m
Habit: Spreading, Upright
Form: Round, Vase
Soil: Acidic, Well-drained
Moisture: Moderate
Sun: Full sun, Partial sun
Exposure: Partial shade
Landscape uses: Mixed shrub border, Reclamation, Woodland margin, Urban agriculture, Wildlife food, Attracts birds, Fragrance, Fall interest, Spring interest
Pest Susceptibility: Rust
Notes: Native, Deciduous shrub, Excellent fall colour, Low maintenance plant, Fast growing
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