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| Identification |
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Genus
Amelanchier
Species
alnifolia
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
mountain juneberry
serviceberry
juneberry
saskatoon
Family
ROSACEAE
Specimen number
S11613
Data source
GrUnFr p178;HtZn p74;UnFruit pp55-64
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
15' - 40'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Amelanchier alnifolia can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. Juneberry (also known as saskatoon, mountain juneberry or serviceberrry) needs summer days with high heat. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It needs soil that is moist, well drained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are 1/4 inch round blueberry-sized pomes, purple or blue-black in color and covered with bloom. It has a juicy sweetness. Amelanchier alnifolia is typically used in sweets. Juneberry (sometimes called saskatoon, mountain juneberry or serviceberrry) is most frequently used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Buds
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
8'
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Jun 01 - Jun 30
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Sweets
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
1/4 inch round blueberry-sized pomes, purple or blue-black in color and covered with bloom
Flavor / texture
has a juicy sweetness
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Amelanchier alnifolia is self fertile. When planted agriculturally, space the plants 8' apart. Crops can be harvested throughout June. Juneberry (in some places called saskatoon, mountain juneberry or serviceberrry) is often propagated by seed or with buds. This plant may have originated from Western North America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Amelanchier alnifolia is a woody perennial. Juneberry (locally known in some parts as saskatoon, mountain juneberry or serviceberrry) is deciduous in nature. Leaves: This plant has leaves that change color to deep green in summer and yellow to red in autumn. Flowers: This species has clustered flowers. Flowers are borne during the month of March. The blossoms are usually a white color. Bark: This plant has attractive gray winter bark.
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