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Saskatoon Serviceberry

Amelanchier alnifolia, Rosaceae

Zones
2–7
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Staghorn SumacRhus typhina
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Spreading GooseberryRibes divaricatum
Pollinator SharingWind Protection
Pinyon PinePinus edulis
Nurse PlantWind Protection
Common NinebarkPhysocarpus opulifolius
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Downy ServiceberryAmelanchier arborea

Tree and shrub serviceberries compete for similar soil conditions and light

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Saskatoon Serviceberry grow in?

Saskatoon Serviceberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Saskatoon Serviceberry?

Good companions for Saskatoon Serviceberry include Staghorn Sumac, Spreading Gooseberry, Pinyon Pine, Common Ninebark.

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