Saskatoon Serviceberry, Amelanchier alnifolia, Seeds (Edible, Fall Color, Hardy) 30

Description

Other Names: Saskatoon Serviceberry, Western Serviceberry, Shadbush, Shadblow, Indian pear, Juneberry, May cherry Zone: 3 to 10 Growth Rate: Medium Plant Type: Deciduous small tree or large shrub Family: Rosaceae Native Range: Northwestern North America Height: 6 to 35 feet Spread: 3 to 20 feet Shape: Rounded Bloom Time: April Bloom Color: White Flower/Fruit: Small, 5-petaled, showy, slightly fragrant, white flowers in clusters in early spring, followed by small, roundish, green berries which mature to a dark purple in early summer. Edible berries Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: yellow-orange to reddish purple Drought Tolerance: Moderate Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Tolerant of a somewhat wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained loams. Uses: Attractive shrub borders as a hedge or screen/windbreak, open woodland gardens or rock gardens. Good plant for bird gardens. Bonsai. Sowing Amelanchier alnifolia Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water 24 Hours Stratify: Cold 90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium. Review: Haven't been able to get a single one to sprout - I've tried different ways, but haven't got any to sprout. Review: never got them to grow. - they were just seeds in a bag the never germinated or grew