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Botanical illustration of Saskatoon Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 3–7

Amelanchier alnifolia

Saskatoon Serviceberry

ShrubDeciduousNative
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Mature size
6–12 ft tall
6–12 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun–Part Shade
Water use
Low
USDA zones
3–7
Soil
Adaptable, drained
Bloom
White
Spring

Notable features

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Companion plants for Saskatoon Serviceberry

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Saskatoon Serviceberry.

Botanical illustration of English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 5–9

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Perennial1–2 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–9

Switchgrass

Native

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) — a deciduous annual for USDA zones 2–11

Common Sunflower

Native

Helianthus annuus

Annual3–8 ft tallZones 2–11
Botanical illustration of Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Snow-in-Summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Groundcover0.5–1 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–10

Feather Reed Grass

Calamagrostis x acutiflora

Grass3–6 ft tallZones 4–10
Botanical illustration of Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 4–8

Lamb's Ear

Stachys byzantina

Groundcover0.5–1.5 ft tallZones 4–8
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