Representative illustration

Saskatoon serviceberry

Amelanchier alnifolia

Check your plant’s identity

Does the label say Amelanchier alnifolia, saskatoon or saskatoon serviceberry? Cultivars such as 'Smoky', 'Thiessen', 'Regent', 'Northline' or 'Obelisk' are sold under this name, and some may be hybrids. A label that only says serviceberry, juneberry or shadbush, or names another Amelanchier such as canadensis, laevis, lamarckii or x grandiflora, is a different plant. If unsure, choose I'm not sure; the picture does not confirm your plant.

Important precautions

Ripe fruit is eaten fresh or cooked. The seeds, leaves and young twigs contain compounds that can release cyanide, and browsing on the foliage has been linked to poisoning in grazing animals. Eat only ripe fruit from a confirmed plant, do not crush or grind seeds in quantity, and keep livestock from browsing it. No pet-poison listing was found for this species; call a vet if a pet eats leaves or a lot of fruit.

Care guidance is partial and depends on your growing conditions. Check the available guidance in the app; this profile does not promise complete care. A representative illustration does not confirm your plant’s identity.