Alaska Wildflowers.us - Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer

Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roemer

12 photos.
A small shrub known as the "service berry", "Saskatoon berry", "June berry", "western shadbush"
or "shadblow".

1. Late May. Blossoms with leaves.


2. Late May. Closer view of Blossoms and leaves in photo 1. Note hairs on leaf margins and the 8-legged critter on the leaf.	3. Late May. Close-up from a different angle.	4. Probably late June. Berries and leaves.
5. May 20, 2009. A branch in bud.	6. May 20, 2009. Side view of the branch in photo 1.	7. May 30, 2009. A branch in bloom.
8. May 30, 2009. A group of shrubs in bloom.	9. June 6, 2009. A branch with dried blossoms.	10. June 22, 2009. Developing berries at the end of a branch.
11. July 22, 2009. Two ripe berries along with three berries which failed to develop,	12. July 22, 2009. Several berries at various stages of development.	All photos taken above Circle Hot Springs 65° 29.00' N, 144° 38.65' W Elev. 950 ft.