Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon Serviceberry) Native Shrubs Bloom Time: Early summer

Bloom Time: Early summer

Nootka rose fruits (rose hips) are edible raw or cooked and are full of vitamins

It occurs from Oregon throughout California

The bark on younger trees is dark brown to black

The small fragrant flowers are light to vivid pink and in clusters of 2-10 blooming at the tips of young stems

Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon Serviceberry) Native Shrubs Bloom Time: Early summerPlant Description: A small tree shrub with deep green foliage and striking white flowers in April and May. Its growth form is typically multi stemmed, forming dense thickets that slowly spread by rhizomes or rooting branch ends. It is also known to resemble a small single or multi stemmed tree with smooth brown bark. It finishes with great fall color, with leaves turning red, orange or yellow. This plant has both edible and medicinal properties. The 1