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    Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey'

    Also Known As

    • Smokey Saskatoon
    • Smokey Serviceberry

    Plant type

    tree, shrub

    size

    • H: 8'-12'
    • W: 6'-10'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

    Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey' plant details

    Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey'

    Plant type: shrub or tree
    Plant family: rosaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: basket weaving, hedge, small tree, windbreak

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An excellent and productive large-fruited selection of the Western Serviceberry, this cultivar is considered by many to have the best flavor, delicious eaten raw, dried or made into pies, jams or jellies; makes a wonderful edible hedge plant, the multi-stemmed bushes spread by suckers an form colonies reaching 8-15'. S-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey' plant

    How to Grow Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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