Name: Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey'
Brand: Pépinière.ca
Availability: OutOfStock

Latin name

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey'

Common name

Chokeberry 'Smokey'

Type

Fruit shrub

Family

Rosaceae

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey', or 'Smokey' serviceberry, is an old and renowned fruiting cultivar known for its exceptionally sweet and juicy berries, among the most flavorful of the species. Its bushy and rounded habit, combined with abundant white blossoms in spring, makes it an ornamental as well as a productive shrub. Its medium green foliage turns yellow to orange in autumn, extending its visual appeal throughout the seasons. Highly appreciated by birds, it integrates perfectly into informal hedges, natural orchards, or edible beds, where it offers abundance, hardiness, and versatility. 'Smokey' is a reliable choice for gardeners looking to harvest large, tasty fruits while promoting biodiversity.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Zone 2

Exposure

Sun

Watering

Moderate watering

Fertilization

Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.

Soil type

Slightly acidic to neutral, well drained

Minimum temperature

'-40°C

Blooming period

Spring

Flower color

White

Fruiting

Very sweet, dark blue, large fruits, excellent fresh or processed

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Shrubby

Height

3 to 4 m (10 to 13 feet)

Width

2 m (6.5 ft)

Growth rate

average

Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type

Serviceberry

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.