Serviceberry, Large-fruited 'Smoky'
- Product number: 822612.1
- Origin: North America
- Latin: Amelanchier alnifolia
A very hardy and elegant shrub, blooming early in spring with clusters of pure white flowers, very useful for bees! After flowering, the clusters develop large, steel-blue berries that ripen in July. These are sweet and sour and very healthy, delicious in a dessert or processed into juice or jam... 'Smoky' is a 1928 selection from Beaverlodge, Alberta, Canada. The variety was introduced in 1952 and produces abundant fruit. The plants are self-pollinating, but another variety (e.g., 822607 'Krasnojarskaja' or 822608 'Northline') nearby will yield an even better harvest.
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Latin: Amelanchier alnifolia
Dutch: Krentenboompje, Grootvruchtige
Also known as: Saskatoon
English: Serviceberry, Saskatoon Berry, Western Serviceberry, Alder-Leaf Shadbush, Dwarf Shadbush, Western Juneberry
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- Flower colour: Pure white flowers in clusters
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Hardy: Forst hardy
- Origin: North America
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Amelanchier alnifolia
- Dutch: Saskatoon Berry, Large Fruited
- Also known as: Saskatoon
- English: Serviceberry, Saskatoon Berry, Western Serviceberry, Alder-Leaf Shadbush, Dwarf Shadbush, Western Juneberry
