Other common names:
Juneberry, Northwestern Serviceberry, Saskatoon Berry, Serviceberry, Shadbush Other scientific names: Amelanchier alnifolia, Aronia alnifolia French names:
Amélanchier à feuilles d'aulne Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae) Group: Serviceberries Distinctive features: Shrub Similar species: • Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) • Serviceberries Flowers: Spring; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple, Entire Habitat: Forests, Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun, Shade Edible:
The ripe berries are edible.
Books: Shrubs of Ontario: 161 Native/Non-native:
Native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: humilis: low For more information visit: Ontario Trees and Shrubs Photographs:
46 photographs available, of which 10 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.
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