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Amelanchier (alnifolia)

Cathy Sampselle
Nursery Manager
Sound Native Plants
PO Box 7505
Olympia, Washington 98507
360-352-4122
360-867-0007 (fax)
cathy@soundnativeplants.com
soundnativeplants.com

Family Scientific Name: Rosaceae
Family Common Name: Rose Family
Scientific Name: Amelanchier alnifolia
Common Name: Western Serviceberry
Propagation Goal: plants
Propagation Method: seed
ProductType: Container (plug)
Time To Grow: 6 Months
Propagule Collection: Collect ripe fruit in July/August in western Washington.
Propagule Processing: Macerate fruit in water overnight. Further separate pulp from seed using a food processor with either duct-tape wrapped or plastic blades and screens. Store clean, dry seed in the refrigerator.
Pre-Planting Treatments: Soak in water for 24 hours then cold, wet stratification for 3 months beginning in January.
Growing Area Preparation/
Annual Practices for Perennial Crops:
Sow into 10 cubic inch tubes filled with Sunshine Mix #1in March. Sow 3-5 seeds per tube.
Establishment Phase: Tubes will be fully rooted in 3 months. Success rate of tubes: 60%. The tubes can then be potted into 1-gallon containers and will be fully rooted by September. Success rate of 1-gallons: 90%.

Citation:

2007. Propagation protocol for production of Container (plug) Amelanchier alnifolia plants Sound Native Plants Olympia, Washington. In: Native Plant Network. URL: https://NativePlantNetwork.org (accessed 2024/04/20). US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Center for Reforestation, Nurseries, and Genetic Resources.