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Family name : Rosaceae Scientific name : Amelanchier alnifolia Common name : Juneberry, Saskatoon serviceberry, serviceberry Native American name : Dakota: "Wipazuka (*Weepaw zooka) Additional Notes : *In the 1980's Native Americans on the Lake Traverse Reservation began to document "Wipazuka" in this format. Amelanchier alnifolia is a(n) perennial shrub to small tree, which grows 1 to 5 m in height. This species is commonly found growing on open slopes and along streams from the Yukon south to Oregon and east into Iowa. The leaves are simple, alternate, broadly elliptic to quadrangular. Amelanchier alnifolia has white flowers that bloom from April to June. Click here for more information about the life cycle of Amelanchier alnifolia. Horticulture Notes     Glossary Seed Collection : Collect ripe fruit in late summer (July-Aug.)  Germination : Three month cold stratification. Acid scarification has also been recommended.   Vegetative Propagation : Plant softwood cuttings in May-June and can also plant suckers.  Soils : Rich-moist medium (sand)  Light : Full sun to partial shade  Water : Plants like moist but not soggy areas  Notes : Root cuttings ¼' wide and 2' long can also be used for propagation.

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