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      Amelanchier alnifolia Smokey |
    Amelanchier Alnifolia Smokey |
       Deciduous Tree |
HEIGHT: | 6 - 10 feet | SPREAD: | 6 - 8 feet | DISTINCTIONS: | Grows to be a large, suckering shrub or small branching tree. Clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers appear on upright arching branches as deep green leaves develop. Large, purplish-black fruit appear in midsummer. Fall foliage is yellow to red. This variety is self fertile; excellent fruit for eating or cooking. Leaves can turn shades of red and purple in the autumn. | LIMITATIONS: | Not recommended for Interior. Can be a host for apple (serviceberry) cedar rust; susceptible to leaf spot. | HARDINESS: | SC, SE (Zone 3) | ORIGIN: | Species native to Alaska, southern Yukon and Northwest Territories, Canadian prairies and northern plains of U.S. | CULTIVARS: | See entry for Amelanchier alnifolia Saskatoon Serviceberry | _____________________________ Back to List | The information for this Deciduous Tree (409) was last updated on: 2017-04-09 22:32:17 |
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