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6 - 10 (feet)

6 - 8 (feet)

Grows to be a large, suckering shrub or small branching tree. Clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers appear on upright arching branches as deep green leaves develop. Large, purplish-black fruit appear in midsummer. Fall foliage is yellow to red. This variety is self fertile; excellent fruit for eating or cooking. Leaves can turn shades of red and purple in the autumn.

Not recommended for Interior. Can be a host for apple (serviceberry) cedar rust; susceptible to leaf spot.

SC, SE (Zone 3)

Species native to Alaska, southern Yukon and Northwest Territories, Canadian prairies and northern plains of U.S.

See entry for Amelanchier alnifolia Saskatoon Serviceberry