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Common Name: Saskatoon Serviceberry
Scientific Name: Amelachier alnifolia
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Wildlife Habitat Improvement
~Rangeland
~Disturbed Land Restoration
Height: 3-15 feet
Colors: White blossoms, deep violet or pink berries
Flowering Season: Mid summer
Soil Types: Most Textures
Elevation: Up to 9,000 feet
Tolerances: Weak Acid & Alkali
Sun or Shade: Full Sunlight
Minimum Precipitation: 12-14 inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 45,000
Optimal Planting Season: Fall
Planting Depth: 1/4 - 1/2 inches
Stratification Required: Store in freezer and plant in fall to ensure natural stratification
 
Description
Saskatoon Serviceberry is a deciduous, rhizomatous shrub that has a variable growth form. This plant is distributed throughout much of the western and northern plains states, and it can be found at elevations ranging from near sea level to 9,000 feet. Saskatoon Serviceberry is adapted to most textured soils, although it has a weak tolerance to acid and alkali. It is also winter-hardy and can resprout after a fire.

Saskatoon Serviceberry has a fair to high palatability for both livestock and large wildlife species, and it has good tolerance to grazing. This shrub produces ample fruits that are utilized by birds and small mammals, making it a valuable component of many ecosystems. Saskatoon Serviceberry is a very valuable shrub for wildlife habitat, range improvement, disturbed land restoration, and native landscaping. Its versatility and adaptability make it an excellent choice for these purposes, as well as for erosion control and water conservation efforts.
 
Resources
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=AMAL2
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_amal2.pdf
 
Photo Credits: USFS, Steve Hurst, OSU and Peter Stevens