Amelanchier alnifolia

Amelanchier alnifolia

Large native shrub with fragrant white flowers and edible berries; orange-red fall color; excellent wildlife cover.

Light Requirements: Part Sun Full Sun
Water Requirements: Moderate, Dry
USDA Zone: 2b
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Soil Texture: Sandy Loam, Silt Loam, Clay Loam, Clay

Plant Height at Maturity

10 feet

Plant Width at Maturity

8 feet

Growth Rate

6-12"/year

Growth Habit

Upright | Spreading

Landscape Uses

Erosion Control | Water Garden

Environmental Features

Native Species | Pollinator Friendly | Bird Habitat | Wildlife Forage Source

Tough Sites

Alkaline Soil | Compacted Soil | Wet Soil | Dry Soil | Calcareous Soil | Urban Conditions

Seasonal Interest

Fall Color | Spring Flowering

Flower Color

White