Smokey Saskatoon

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey'

$24.00$60.00 + GST

A multi-stemmed deciduous shrub blanketed in stunning clusters of white flowers in early spring. Dark green foliage turning a bright yellow in fall. Berries grow in abundance of magnificent blue that are great for fresh eating, cooking and canning, and have the highest sugar to acid ratio giving them a great flavour.

TYPE Deciduous Shrub SUN Full Sun to Part Shade
HEIGHT 8 ft SOIL Moist Well Drained
SPREAD 6 ft FLOWER Spring, White
ZONE 2 FRUIT Edible fruit
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Latin Name: Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey'
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Size:

Medium size shrub

Growth Rate:

Medium growth rate

Fall Colour:

Yellow fall colour

Pollination:

Self-pollinating

Birds/Bees/Hummingbirds:

Attracts birds

Applications:

Used as a hedge

Xeriscape:

Xeriscape

Invasive:

Produces suckers

Sun:

Plant in a full sun to part shade location

Drainage:

Requires moist well drained soil until established and then can tolerate both dry and moist locations

Drought Tolerance:

Considered to be drought tolerant once established

Pollution Tolerance:

Somewhat tolerant of urban pollution

Soil Acidity:

Prefers sandy, loamy soil

Maintenance:

Occasional maintenance

Pruning:

Best pruned in late winter or early spring once the threat of extreme cold has passed

Additional information

Pot Size

#1 Pot, #2 Pot, #5 Pot

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