Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey' (Smokey Sakatoon Serviceberry)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusAmelanchier
Speciesalnifolia
Cultivar'Smokey'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer
Eat fresh, freeze and use in jam/jellies , baking and dessert.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height2 m
Spread3 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June

Description and Growing Information

CultivationSandy-loam, moist but well drained soil. Plants are drought tolerant once established.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are yellow-red in autumn.
Flower DescriptionWhite, five petaled flowers.
Fruit DescriptionMedium-sweet, small, deep blue coloured fruit with one of the highest sugar to acid ratios of the the species.

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