Sorbus alnifolia

Alderleaf Serviceberry

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Deciduous shrub or small tree native to NW North America, featuring white spring flowers and edible red berries with alder-like foliage.
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Plant Details

Common Name Alderleaf Serviceberry
Family Rosaceae
Genus Sorbus
Species Alnifolia
Origin North America
Blooming Spring, occasional fruiting in late summer
Leaf Color Green turning to yellow/orange/red in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil, tolerates acidic to neutral pH

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season. Reduce watering significantly during dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best fruiting; partial shade in hot climates. Needs winter chill.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape; remove dead or crossing branches in late winter

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Scale Insect

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 9 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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