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Saskatoon serviceberry

Amelanchier alnifolia

Spring flowers feed pollinators, followed by berries for birds and mammals.

Amelancheir alnifolia
Andrey Zhakikh · CC BY 2.0

MAKE IT FEEL AT HOME

A spot to thrive.

Can become a substantial shrub or small tree; sun and well-drained, moist soil improve fruiting.

Sunlight
Part sun & shade
Soil moisture
Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature size
3–18 ft tall · 6–10 ft wide
Season of interest
Spring–Summer
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–9
Garden role
A flowering shrub with berries
Nandina domesticaCathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0

ONE GOOD SWAP

Instead of heavenly bamboo.

Nandina domestica

Try saskatoon serviceberry for a flowering shrub with berries.

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Photo credits & licenses

Saskatoon serviceberry: Andrey Zhakikh · CC BY 2.0
Heavenly bamboo: Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0

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