Description: Saskatoon Serviceberry, Amelanchier alnifolia, Tree Seeds Hardy, Adaptable, Easy to Grow, Flowering Shrub, Edible Fruits, Fall Colors, Hedge, Screen/Windbreak, Bonsai, Attracts Birds, Wildlife Food/Shelter, Urban, Cold and Wind Tolerant Saskatoon Serviceberry each year announce their presence in the early spring time when the slender pinkish buds turn to 1 inch white flowers blooming so profusely that the branches are obscured by their feathery petals. The blooms are reminiscent of the witch hazel. Deciduous, ranging in height to 35 feet and up to 20 feet wide, the Saskatoon Serviceberry begins its annual growth cycle with these flowers even before the leaves sprout in their shades of silver or red which turn to green. The leaves are downy when they are young and similar to those of cherry cultivars. The mature leaf color is dark green or even a slightly blue tint on top, not glossy, and pale on the underside. They are thicker and more firm in texture than the cherry leaves. After the blooms fade the fruits appear in the latter part of June or early July, hence another of its common names, the Juneberry. These plentiful red-purple fruit are sweet and juicy, soft in texture and often said to be similar in taste to apples. This is quite natural, as they are a member of the apple family. The fruits are about 1/4 to 1/2 inch in diameter with 2 to 5 very small seeds in the pear or apple like core. They resemble high bush blueberries in size and shape, but they are not related to the blueberry. One would think the lovely blooms and delicious fruit would be enough of a gift from these trees, but in autumn the oval or oblong shaped leaves, 2 to 5 inches long and 1 to 2 inches wide, turn to wondrous shades of yellow-orange to reddish purple before they fall to carpet the ground beneath. In winter the overall rounded shape of the branches are pleasing to the eye with their gray to black coloration until the new red-brown twigs start the cycle anew come spring. The bark itself is interesting, tightly holding the trunk(s) and branches, it has very distinctive vertical lines. It becomes more scaly as the tree matures. Uses: A wonderful landscape plant, the flowers, foliage and bark are attractive year-round. Not invasive, the Serviceberry can be planted without fear in beds with other shrubs or trees or as specimen plants. Very resistant to air pollution, they can be grown with a single trunk or a multiple trunked grove. They make an excellent windbreak when planted fairly close together so the branches can intertwine to form a living fence. Economically the wood of the Serviceberry is occasionally made into tool handles, but it's most common contribution to humans and wildlife are the delicious berries. Berries: Sweet in taste, the fruits have long been eaten by Canada's Aboriginal people as pemmican, a preparation of dried meat to which Saskatoon berries are added as flavor and preservative. They are also often used in pies, jams, wines, cider, beers and sugar-infused berries similar to dried cranberries are used for cereals, trail mix and snack foods, Nutritional. 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. Germination: Sow 1/8” DeepFor more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. I have provided what I believe to be a good overview on this page (which you are free to print for further reference), however, it is still recommended to check specialist literature for more details and practices specific to your climate and soil conditions to avoid mistakes in the germination and growing process. 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Price: 2.3 USD
Location: Elko, Nevada
End Time: 2024-08-15T00:17:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.6 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Bush & Shrub Seeds
Features: Cold Resistant, Deciduous, Edible, Fast Growing, Flowering
Genus: Amelanchier alnifolia
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 3 (-40 to -30 °F)
Tree Type: Fruit
Foliage: Deciduous
Common Name: Saskatoon Serviceberry
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Available Variations
Color: 30 Seeds
Price: 2.3 USD
Available Quantity: 671
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Color: 100 Seeds
Price: 6 USD
Available Quantity: 169
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Color: 200 Seeds
Price: 10 USD
Available Quantity: 67
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Color: 400 Seeds
Price: 18 USD
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Color: 800 Seeds
Price: 34 USD
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Color: 2,400 Seeds
Price: 65 USD
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Quantity Sold: 17
