Saskatoon Berry, Serviceberry, June Berry, Juneberry, Shad-Bush

Amelanchieralnifolia

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Amelanchier (am-uh-LAN-kee-er)
Species
alnifolia (al-nee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Scarify seed before sowing
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Forest Falls, California

Welaka, Florida

Firth, Idaho

Aurora, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Des Plaines, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Taylorsville, Kentucky

Lachine, Michigan

Alexandria, Minnesota

Andover, Minnesota

Browning, Montana

Belfield, North Dakota

Medora, North Dakota

Troy, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Collierville, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

College Station, Texas

South Jordan, Utah

Appomattox, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Battle Ground, Washington

Cherry Grove, Washington

Dollar Corner, Washington

Lewisville, Washington

Meadow Glade, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Venersborg, Washington

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J
Collierville, TN | April 2023 | positive

Amelanchier alnifolia grows well in my zone 7b garden. It is blooming now. Can't wait to taste the berries!

R
Downingtown, PA | December 2013 | positive

A neat, handsome shrub usually about 5 to 6 ft high. I planted two at my first house west of Chicago, and they did well. Pretty white flo...Read More

G
(Zone 5a) | July 2011 | positive

Blooms April-May in my garden and fruits ripen in June. Fruit resembles blueberries, but not as flavorful. The birds do enjoy them.

I
College Station, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2010 | positive

I had this shrub growing in near deep shade in the woods. Still got good color in the fall. It grows wild around here.

L
Moose Jaw, SK (Zone 3b) | August 2009 | positive

I wouldn't worry too much about those cyanide like toxins (unless one has severe allergies maybe) re human consumption. I have never hea...Read More

C
Firth, ID | January 2008 | positive

These berries are great in pies, pancakes, puddings,muffins, etc. However, WARNING! The leaves and pits contain poisonous cyanide-like ...Read More

T
Mercer, PA (Zone 5a) | September 2004 | positive

This plant is also known as a Juneberry. The self-fertile fruits can be eaten right off the tree. Also lovely leaves in autumn. It onl...Read More

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