Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon Serviceberry) Native Shrubs Bloom Time: spring to early

Bloom Time: spring to early summer

It occurs from Oregon throughout California

The bark on younger trees is dark brown to black

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

are actually spurs from which the flowers and fruit emerge

Amelanchier alnifolia (Saskatoon Serviceberry) Native Shrubs Bloom Time: spring to earlyPlant 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