Saskatoon Serviceberry Amelanchier alnifolia - Live Rooted Starter Plant

About This Plant

Saskatoon Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) is a deciduous fruiting shrub or small tree. This live rooted starter plant grows into a shrub that produces fragrant white spring blossoms followed by bluish-purple berries with an almond-like flavor. Suitable for fresh eating, pies, jams, juices, wines, baking, freezing, and drying. Native plant with wildlife value, attracting butterflies with flowers and songbirds with fruit.

What You Will Receive

1 live Saskatoon Serviceberry starter plant — healthy, rooted plant shipped bare root (removed from nursery pot for shipping) and ready for planting. Packaging is secure for safe arrival.

Growing Information

Common Name: Saskatoon Serviceberry
Botanical Name: Amelanchier alnifolia
Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Rooted starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
Mature Height: 10–15 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 4–7
Container Friendly: Yes, while young

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil for best fruit production. Although self-pollinating, planting multiple Serviceberry shrubs can increase yields. This variety requires approximately 1,000 chill hours (temperatures below 45°F) for optimal flowering and fruiting.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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