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Amelanchier alnifolia var. Smokey, or Smokey Saskatoon Serviceberry, is renowned for its sweet, blue-black fruit, and considered one of the most flavorful serviceberries available. Capable of being trained into a multi-stemmed bush or a small 12-foot tree, this versatile plant thrives in varied conditions. It's compatible to plant 10 feet apart or 4 feet apart as hedges.
Known for their winter hardiness, Saskatoon Serviceberries are ideal as ornamental shrubs or hedges that yield tasty, edible fruit. Originating from Alberta and commercially grown in Canada, these vitamin C-rich berries can be enjoyed fresh or in pies. Throughout the year, the plant showcases its beauty, with white flowers in spring and vibrant yellow foliage in fall.
Smokey Serviceberry flourishes on the edge of woodland gardens and serves as an effective tool for erosion control. As an added attraction, its snow-white flowers and glossy dark green leaves transition into stunning orange and crimson in autumn.
This beautiful plant, adaptable to various soils, is highly valued for its sweet, large fruit and hardiness in colder climates. It blooms fragrant white flowers in spring, followed by a generous production of fruit from early to mid-summer. Known for its abundant fruit yield, this self-fertile, long living plant can regenerate itself by suckering, making it an excellent choice for either fruit production or as a specimen planting.