Amelanchier alnifolia
(Saskatoon Serviceberry)
Family: Rosaceae (Rose)
Saskatoon Serviceberry is a shrub that grows up to fifteen feet tall on dry hillsides, often amongst
Mountain Mahogany
. Young stems are pubescent but become glabrous (hairless) with age. Leaves are broadest near the tip, which is toothed.
Vegetation zone:
Foothills, Montane (5200 - 10,900 ft.)
Time of bloom:
April - June
Origin:
Native
Eastern Colorado Wildflowers
