Saskatoon Serviceberry (Amerlanchier alnifolia)
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CA$15.00
CA$15.00
per item
Red to orange foliage in fall, with small white fragrant flowers in spring. The small, sweet, blue berries ripen by early summer. Excellent provider of food for mammals and birds, while dense growth also provides shelter and root system helpful in preventing erosion. Larval host to species of Swallowtail! Edible.
Shoreline or Upland
Type: Shrub
Seedling Height: 1-2ft+, 2 year old plant, sold in a 1 gallon pot
Source: Locally sourced native
Soil: Dry, moist, well-drained
Sun: Full sun, shade tolerant
Maximum Height: Height 4-15 feet, spread 6-8 feet