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Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smoky'

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smoky'

Smoky saskatoon, Smoky serviceberry

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Description

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Smoky’ (Smoky serviceberry) is a selection from Beaverlodge, Alberta, Canada from 1928. The species was introduced in 1952 and it bears the most fruit of all the serviceberry shrubs. It is a sturdy shrub that grows up to 4.5 metres in height with a finely branched, wide, egg-shaped habit.

The serviceberry blooms plentifully in April/May racemes of white flowers. In late June, the shrub bears delicious sweet, blue-violet fruit with a long harvest period. Its autumn colours are bright yellow to yellow-orange, depending on the soil and environment.

The species thrives in all kinds of soil, but for the best bloom and fruit production it needs nutrient-rich, permeable soil and preferably direct sunlight. Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Smoky’ produces root shoots, which can be cut away to keep the shrub in check.

Types of planting

Tree types

fruit trees solitary shrubs

Use

Location

park central reservation large garden small garden patio cemetery countryside ecological zone

Pavement

none none open open

Planting concepts

food forest eco planting prairie planting

Characteristics

Crown shape

wide egg-shaped wide egg-shaped

Crown structure

semi-open semi-open

Height

3.5 - 4.5 m

Width

3.5 - 4.5 m

Winter hardiness zone

5A - 8B

Aspects

Wind

slightly tolerant to wind

Soil

loess sabulous clay peaty heavy clay light clay sand loamy soil all soils

Nutrient level

moderately rich in nutrients rich in nutrients

Soil moisture level

moist

Light requirements

sun

pH range

acidic neutral
5.1 - 7.5

Host plant/forage plant

bees butterflies birds humans

Extreme environments

tolerant to dryness

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Seasonal colours

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smoky' seizoenskleur
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Flowers

Flowers

raceme star-shaped standing singular

Flower colour

white

Flowering period

April - May

Leaves

Leaf colour

buds bronze green underside grey-green

Leaves

deciduous ovate serrate

Autumn colour

yellow

Fruits

Fruit colour

blue-violet

Fruits

edible small frosty aromatic raceme berry

Bark

Bark colour

grey-brown

Bark

smooth

Twigs

Twig colour

brown

Twigs

bare with lenticels

Root system

Root system

deep shallow extensive highly branched

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A plant's winter hardiness is the coldest area in which it is frost-resistant. This is based on the average annual minimum temperature. Winter hardiness zones are thirteen different frost zones in steps of 5.5 degrees Celsius. This format is an international standard for the hardiness of plants. The zones in which the plant is frost-resistant are always included in the description of trees and other vegetation.

Winter hardiness is a genetic characteristic and is not influenced by the location in which the plant is cultivated. This means that a plant that has been cultivated for many years in winter-hardiness zone 6 but has a winter hardiness of 3 is perfectly suited for replanting in a colder zone. It will thrive there thanks to its genetic characteristics.

When choosing planting for a project, the winter hardiness of the plants is extremely important. By choosing species that match the zone in which the project is being created, it is possible to ensure that plants can withstand the minimum temperature in that area.

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