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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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    Amelanchier utahensis

    aka Utah Serviceberry

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6'-15'

    Width: 6'-10'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Amelanchier utahensis flower by Stan Shebs
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    Amelanchier canadensis 'Prince William'

    aka Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Prince William', Prince William Serviceberry, Prince William Serviceberry

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-20'

    Width: 8'-20'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Amelanchier canadensis 'Prince William' flower by Forestfarm
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    Amelanchier canadensis 'Glenn Form'

    aka Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar', Amelanchier canadensis Rainbow Pillar®, Glenn Form Serviceberry, Rainbow Pillar Canadian Serviceberry

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Amelanchier canadensis 'Glenn Form' foliage by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance'

    aka Apple Serviceberry, Autumn Brilliance Serviceberry

    Plant Type

    Tree, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-25'

    Width: 10'-25'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Autumn Brilliance' foliage, form by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Cole's Select'

    aka Coles Select Serviceberry

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-25'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Cole's Select' flower, form by Briggs Plant Propagators
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