Amelanchier alnifolia | Mountain Juneberry, Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon. Originated in … Western North America | Shrub
Amelanchier alnifolia belongs to the plant family ROSACE and Genus Amelanchier This Shrub prefers Moist, well drained soil a pH of 05,06 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun to partial shade
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Amelanchier alnifolia does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Amelanchier alnifolia so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Amelanchier alnifolia mountain juneberry,serviceberry,juneberry,saskatoon is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Amelanchier alnifolia | Mountain Juneberry, Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon is a deciduous plant which means it loses its leaves in Autumn or Fall. Deciduous trees should not be planted close to water features or fish ponds.
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Amelanchier alnifolia can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40 Fahrenheit. Juneberry (also known as saskatoon, mountain juneberry or serviceberrry) needs summer days with high heat. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It needs soil that is moist, well drained.
Amelanchier alnifolia will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 5 and20 years.
Amelanchier alnifolia is a woody perennial. Juneberry (locally known in some parts as saskatoon, mountain juneberry or serviceberrry) is deciduous in nature. Leaves: This plant has leaves that change color to deep green in summer and yellow to red in autumn. Flowers: This species has clustered flowers. Flowers are borne during the month of March. The blossoms are usually a white color. Bark: This plant has attractive gray winter bark.
Amelanchier alnifolia | Mountain Juneberry, Serviceberry, Juneberry, Saskatoon is classed as a flowering plant specimen. The flower's principle colouring is white. If the flower has other colours these flower accent colors would be described as … . Secondary color or not the flower is described as: clustered flowers
In the Northern Hemisphere Amelanchier alnifolia starts to bloom around 03,01 blooming stops about 03,31
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 40' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
Some suggested culinary uses for this plant are … Fresh;Sweets. A descriptive flavor or texture charateristic of this plant is … has a juicy sweetness
Berries … 1/4 inch round blueberry-sized pomes, purple or blue-black in color and covered with bloom
The berries are 1/4 inch round blueberry-sized pomes, purple or blue-black in color and covered with bloom. It has a juicy sweetness. Amelanchier alnifolia is typically used in sweets. Juneberry (sometimes called saskatoon, mountain juneberry or serviceberrry) is most frequently used fresh.
Suggested spacing for this crop to ensure plants next to each other use the space optimally without losing the benefits of sunshine and water needs is 8' in one direction and 8' in the other direction.
"Growing Unusual Fruit", Alan E. Simmons, Walker and Company, New York, 1972.
"Heat-zone Gardening: How to choose plants that thrive in your region's warmest weather", Dr. H. Marc Cathey with Linda Bellamy, American Horticultural Society, Time-Life Books, 1998.
Amelanchier arborea | Downy Serviceberry | Tree
"Uncommon Fruits Worthy of Attention: A Gardener's Guide", Lee Reich, Addison-Wesley Publishing, Reading, Massachusetts, 1991.