Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey' (Smokey Sakatoon Serviceberry)
Botanical Information
Family | Rosaceae |
Genus | Amelanchier |
Species | alnifolia |
Cultivar | 'Smokey' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (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 | 2 m |
Spread | 3 m |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
Cultivation | Sandy-loam, moist but well drained soil. Plants are drought tolerant once established. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Leaves are yellow-red in autumn. |
Flower Description | White, five petaled flowers. |
Fruit Description | Medium-sweet, small, deep blue coloured fruit with one of the highest sugar to acid ratios of the the species. |