Amelanchier alnifolia pumila

Botanical Description

Amelanchier alnifolia pumila is an erect deciduous shrub growing 1 - 2 metres tall, exceptionally to 4 metres. The plant suckers freely, forming a dense clump of up to 50 stems[ 270 Title Flora of N. America Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/fna/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora with an excellent description of the plant including a brief mention of plant uses. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.