Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' (Standing Ovation Saskatoon Serviceberry)
Botanical Information
Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Amelanchier |
Species | alnifolia |
Cultivar | 'Obelisk' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Eat fresh, freeze and use in jam/jellies, baking and dessert. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 5 m |
Spread | 1.25 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Upright and compact. |
Cultivation | Sandy-loam, moist but well drained soil. Plants are drought tolerant once established. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Yellow-orange autumn colour. |
Flower Description | Self-Fertile white blooms. |
Fruit Description | Fruit ripens from late June to early July, is medium sweet, large and purple-blue in colour. |