Juneberry Serviceberry

Amelanchier alnifolia

A hardy, medium to tall, suckering shrub, native to prairie hillsides and woody draws. Also called Saskatoon and Serviceberry. Fruits are highly prized for food. Selected cultivars are used in commercial production.

General Description

Leaves and Buds

Bud Arrangement: Alternate

Bud Color: Chestnut-brown to purplish

Bud Size:  Medium, 1/4 to 3/8 inch

Leaf Type and Shape: Simple, broad-oval

Leaf Margins:  Sometimes serrate-dentate, mostly above the middle, with rounded tips and bases

Leaf…