Amelanchier species (Serviceberry or Juneberry)
This plant is loved by the birds for its blue-purple berry that tastes similar to blueberries. It has a small white to pinkish flower in spring and lovely fall color. Best grown in full sun to light shade (good under taller trees), well-drained soil and watered deeply once-a-week. This plant is not bothered by rabbits squirrels nor deer.- Alnifolia ‘Saskatoon’ — grows 12 ft. tall by 12 ft. wide; white flowers; blue berries; tolerates deer
- A. ‘Regent’ — 4 ft. tall by 6 ft. wide; sweet berries good for jam or jelly
- X grandiflora — 25 ft. tall by 25 ft. wide; white flowers; blue-black berries; good fall color
- Category: Shrubs
- Water Use: Low
- Sun Exposure: Part Shade
- Height x Spread: 4-25 ft. x 6-25 ft.
- Native: No
- Color: White, pink
- Bees: Yes
- Birds: Yes
- Butterflies: No
- Cut Flower: No
- Utility Tree: No
- Extra Maintenance: No
- Fall Color: Yes
- Bloom Time: Spring, fall