Irga is becoming increasingly popular among gardeners, especially the varietal variety, with its large berries and high resistance. This is exactly what the Smoky variety of irga is like - one of the most productive and hardy species of this plant. Why is it remarkable, and how to grow a sweet berry on your plot?

Characteristics of the variety

That's enough tall plant, a species of Canadian alder serviceberry. It is more like a tree than other species, stretching up to 4.5 m in height. At the same time, dense shoots form a beautiful vertical crown, but droop on the sides with age, creating something like an umbrella.

Irga variety Smoky is distinguished by abundant fruiting - up to 1 kg of berries can be taken from just one shoot in the second year of fruiting. In addition, the berries are very large, with an average diameter of about 14 mm. They are collected in brushes of 15-20 pieces, which makes cleaning faster and easier. The pulp is sweet, without signs of astringency, with a fruity aroma. At first the berries are pink-red, but as they ripen they turn a rich color. dark blue color. The first harvest of irga will be produced in the 5th year of life.

Due to the fact that the berries grow in clusters, Smoky is ideal for sale and transportation. You don’t have to pick one berry at a time, but immediately cut it with tassels and put it in a container for transportation. In this form, the irga will not drain juice, because it is not damaged when collected.

The bush bears fruit consistently, even despite possible frosts. They are not scary for Smoky, since the serviceberry blooms much later than other species (after May 20). By this time, there is no longer a subzero temperature, and accordingly, nothing threatens the buds.

Among the advantages of the variety, it is worth noting its large fruit, productivity and high resistance to diseases and weather conditions. It has, perhaps, one downside, but it is characteristic of all types of serviceberry - numerous with root growth.

Irga variety Smoky - growing features

To achieve more uniform ripening of the crop, it is worth choosing a well-lit area for planting. All the irga that will be in the sun will ripen almost simultaneously, leaving only those brushes that are in the shade green (in the sense of red).

Otherwise, growing Smoky serviceberry is no different from other types of crops and includes:

Regular spring pruning to thin out the crown. If this is not done, the plant will become too dense, making it difficult for light and air to enter the bush. In addition, fruiting without pruning will only occur at the top of the shoots.
Feeding. To preserve varietal characteristics, it is advisable to fertilize the bush in the spring with nitrogen preparations. They bring it in in the fall.
In dry summers, water at the root.

The variety overwinters just fine and can easily withstand frosts of 40° without shelter. This allows you to grow shadberry even in northern latitudes, which gardeners use successfully.

Video review of the Smoky serviceberry variety

Varieties of serviceberry

Probably every gardener has heard about serviceberry, and, nevertheless, this crop can still be found only in a few gardens. And completely in vain. This winter-hardy plant develops well both in the middle zone and in the northern regions, in the Urals, and Siberia. And only those who are closely interested in shadberry know about varieties with tasty, healthy, large, multi-colored berries, decoratively flowering with increased frost resistance.

There are quite a lot of types of irgi- more than a dozen, but the main, most common ones are only 4.

The fruits of the serviceberry are small and somewhat fresh, but the plant itself has a loose crown, narrow leaves, and is not particularly decorative. But it is characterized by the highest resistance to heat, cold, polluted and dusty air of noisy streets, and therefore this serviceberry is often grown as a green hedge.

The next species is the blood-red irga. Its fruits also do not have any significant taste advantages, however, this species has always been especially valued for its bright, mahogany-like bark color, and its shoots were often used in weaving baskets and making small utensils- both beautiful and reliable!

Irga canadensis- This is already a more common species, on the basis of which several varieties have been obtained, and among them is the well-known Slate, characterized by a high sugar content. Its fruits are so tasty that you literally have to fight for the harvest.- Birds peck the berries with lightning speed. Well, the species plants themselves are more likely to be used for decorative purposes. They have a beautiful wide crown, consisting of long light gray curved shoots, covered with light green, bright, dense, elongated leaves sitting on long petioles. In autumn, the trees suddenly change their appearance and look like chic girls in bright red dresses.

A special place among the species of serviceberry is occupied by serviceberry- the founder of most varieties of this crop. Its fruits are large, juicy and moderately sweet, and are used for processing. And the tree itself is resistant to both drought and frost, does not suffer from anything and is not attacked by pests. Birds do not like shadberry: its thick skin and large number juicy pulp prevents them from reaching the seeds.

For a long time, gardeners were satisfied with these species, but then obvious disadvantages of the species shadberry began to emerge.- tall growth, abundant root shoots, strong thickening of the bush, requiring application manual labor for trimming. And the fruits are small- weighing 0.6-0.8 g. I wanted more, and the breeders got to work.

The first varieties, however, like most of the others, were bred in Canada, in the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. These varieties were distinguished by high yields, and the fruits were used to prepare raw materials to produce a very expensive thick dark red sweet wine, reminiscent of a monastery Cahors. Among Canadian varieties we can single out those that will grow well in our conditions, because they have sufficient winter hardiness (withstand temperatures down to minus 38-39°), are resistant to drought, recurrent frosts and thaws in the middle of winter, as well as to thickening, which is often found in lovers' gardens. Over the years of observing varieties growing in Russia, no dangerous diseases or pests have been identified. Only sometimes plants are attacked by green apple aphids and leaf-eating insects attack, but these lesions are isolated and do not pose a danger to either the plants or the crop.

Some varieties of serviceberry can withstand frosts of 45°.

I will give descriptions of some of these varieties and start, perhaps, with the most winter-hardy: the plants will not freeze, even if the temperature drops below minus 45°. These are varieties of Canadian selection already known to many: low-growing, no more than 1.5 m high, Regent, one of the most popular Honeywood varieties in Canada, obtained from Canadian serviceberry Shannon, as well as Strata, which can be grown even in the northernmost regions due to its very low a flattened crown shape, which can be easily covered if necessary.

One cannot help but say about varieties with special fruits. I’ll start with cultivars whose fruits are not dark purple with a bluish tinge, like the usual serviceberry, but creamy white. Such fruits ripen on plants of the Altaglow variety, obtained from sowing the seeds of shadberry.

There is a group of varieties that differ not in the color of the fruits, but in their weight, which exceeds the standard 0.6-0.8 g. These are the Parkhill variety of Canadian serviceberry (fruits weighing more than 1.3 g) and the Pembina variety of serviceberry (fruits weighing 1.4 g, located on long brushes) and Slate (1.3 g).

But here are several varieties of universal use that look gorgeous in any decorative composition and at the same time give good harvests: Mandan (11-12 large bright white flowers in an inflorescence), Northline (up to 14 flowers in inflorescences), Traditional (a variety of Canadian serviceberry, characterized by abundant and very early flowering), and of course, Holland- a variety of blood-red serviceberry, which is completely not amenable to propagation by green cuttings (only by grafting and budding), but is distinguished by wonderful flowering and a modest plant height, not exceeding 2 m. Unfortunately, Holland- It is still a rare guest in our gardens: this variety has rather poor winter hardiness and blooms early, just during the period of return frosts.

Serviceberry varieties can be propagated by grafting or budding onto a rootstock.- rowan or any type of serviceberry, as well as green cuttings. In the latter case, the main thing is not to delay the deadlines: the optimal period for cutting and planting green cuttings in the greenhouse- the end of May, when the tops of the shoots are still a little flaccid (they can be trimmed). The varieties that take root best (up to 70%) are those whose one or both parents belong to the Canadian serviceberry species; it is a little more difficult (up to 55%)- varieties obtained from the alder serviceberry, and varieties derived from the blood-red serviceberry do not take root well.

Mine is connected with irga scientific work: I have been studying it for more than ten years and am happy that once my scientific supervisor, Evgeniy Petrovich Kuminov, who has now left us, offered me this wonderful culture for study (E. Kuminov’s article about shadberry was published in “PH” B No. 6 for 1996 - Ed.). In our experimental plots, all the types of serviceberry described above grow, as well as the varieties Mandan, Slate, Bluesun, Bluemoon, Pembina and Surprise. There are no problems with the species when grown in conditions middle zone Russia is not observed. There was only one minus- The Canadian serviceberry harvest often goes to birds. Protection from them- a net thrown over a bush in time. There are small numbers of green apple aphids on young shoots of plants of different species; sometimes the fruits of shadberry, which remain hanging until the first frost, are affected by rot. But this is not scary: the lesions are tiny, and I do not carry out any treatments.

The winter hardiness of the Slate, Mandan, Pembina, and Surprise varieties allows them to be cultivated not only in the south or central zone of Russia, but also in the northern regions. Varieties Blumoon and Bluesun can also be grown in colder temperatures than Central Russia, regions, however, there is still a small risk in this case: my observations show that in years with extreme low temperatures(minus 37-38° and below), the tips of the shoots of plants may freeze.

It must be said that in the north, alder-leaved and spiked irga can serve good rootstock for a pear: the shoots of the serviceberry are very flexible, it is difficult to break them, so you can get plants on a freely bending trunk, and, bending it, cover the serviceberry with burlap or lutrasil, thereby protecting it from deadly frosts.

The Canadian varieties of serviceberry, especially Slate and Pembina, ripen at the same time, are short in stature, and behave well on mountain ash, which is used as a rootstock. I tried to propagate these two varieties by seeds- the offspring turns out to be aligned, very similar to the cultivated form, so this method of reproduction of serviceberry, I assume, is also possible.

N. Khromov , Candidate of Agricultural Sciences, All-Russian Research Institute of Horticulture named after. I. V. Michurina

Irga is a unique shrub that differs from others in its incredible beauty. Serviceberry bushes are rightfully considered one of the most impeccable ornamental plants, the fruits of which, among other things, have an excellent sweet taste. The shadberry plant is very unpretentious, does not require complex care and constant monitoring, which is why almost all summer residents and gardeners are happy to plant it on their own plot. However, in order to achieve the desired result, you need to clearly understand that serviceberry flowers have growing characteristics, which are described in detail in this article.

Did you know? The name "irga" translated from French means "plant indicating honey taste." This name fully reflects the melliferous nature of all serviceberry shrubs.

Irga Canadian, features of growing the largest bush

Canadian serviceberry is a tall shrub, reaching a height of 2 to 18 meters. It differs from other species, of which there are a considerable number, by thin branches, with the help of which, as a rule, a rounded crown is formed. large sizes. It has oblong leaves with small teeth. During the flowering period, the Canadian serviceberry amazes with an amazing bouquet of yellowish-white flowers. This shrub produces round, dark-colored fruits. purple, which ripen in early August.
Features of cultivation Canadian serviceberry:

characterized by a shallow root system;
irgi leaves reach 10 cm in length;
The flowering period of the Canadian irgi lasts about one week;
grows approximately 30 cm in length and width per year;
most favorable conditions for growth - plenty of natural light;
not afraid severe frosts, winds and does not require constant watering;
the best soil for growing is calcareous soil;
applying fertilizers to the soil is advisable only three to four years after planting;
To increase productivity, it is enough to trim the stepsons every spring;
unnecessary shoots of the root system should be removed. Some of them can simply be transplanted;
planting should be carried out in a hole with a drainage system, through which watering will be carried out in the future.

Important! Canadian serviceberry is often planted solely for decorative purposes. In this case, you don’t have to remove the emerging root shoots - they will soon become the basis of new shrubs.

Features of growing smooth irgi

Smooth serviceberry is one of the most popular and beautiful fruit-bearing shrubs, widespread among domestic farmers and summer residents. Hanging tassels, wide branches, purple foliage - this is what distinguishes the bushes of the smooth serviceberry variety. After flowering, purple foliage is replaced by edible berries unique taste.

Features of growing smooth irgi:

the height of the shrub reaches 5-10 meters, which is why you need to allocate at least two square meters for planting the smooth serviceberry variety;
a drainage system is an essential component when planting shrubs;
smooth irga does not require regular watering and constant care;
the shrub is resistant to strong gusty winds, temperature changes and extreme cold; it is not necessary to cover it for the winter;
smooth irga does not take root well when planted by cuttings. The key to success is grafting onto other varieties of serviceberry or rowan;
significantly increases honey yield when planting in apiaries.

Attention! Serviceberry bushes do not require special care, however, like all plants, they sometimes get sick. Diseases and pests can quickly cover the entire plant, therefore, at the first appearance of signs of disease on branches or foliage, the affected areas should be immediately removed, after which the bush should be treated and the soil should be fertilized.

What you need to know about growing Lamarck serviceberry

Irga bush variety Lamarca is a unique shrub that is incredibly popular among summer residents and farmers looking to decorate own plot. It belongs to large-sized deciduous plants, reaching a height of up to 5 meters. The flowers of the serviceberry variety Lamarck are small in size and practically odorless, but there are a lot of them, which during the flowering period creates an indescribable decorative effect.

The fruits of the Lamarck serviceberry variety are round berries. purple, having a sweetish-tart taste and extremely beneficial properties for humans. Like many others, the Lamarck bush serviceberry variety has oblong leaves with small denticles along the edges. Irga Lamarca, planting and caring for which is practically no different from others, still has a number of growing features.

Features of growing shrubs:

the variety is excellent for growing on any plot of land regardless of soil quality, climatic conditions and weather changes;
the annual growth of the bush is at least 25 cm in height and 25 cm in crown diameter;
planting is best done in late autumn or early spring. The pit must have sufficient drainage system, and the soil in it must be fertilized with an organic composition for shrubs;
the Lamarck irga plant can be planted by cuttings, shoots, grafting and even seeds (planting by cuttings gives the best results, so other options are practically not used);
to increase the germination of fruits, the bush should be cleared of stepsons every 4-5 months;
Lamarca is an excellent honey plant and is often planted near apiaries.

Did you know? The fruits of the serviceberry are saturated with vitamin P, so their use is recommended as a means to strengthen blood vessels, prevent heart attack and varicose veins veins

Irga alnifolia: care features

Alder serviceberry is a moisture-loving, large-sized fruit-bearing shrub. The main distinguishing feature of this variety is its dependence on constant watering. Along with the large height of the bush and a wide crown, the alder shadberry is characterized by drooping shoots and round curled leaves. This type of serviceberry gained particular popularity due to its numerous fruiting. In some cases, the diameter of the berries reaches 15 mm.

Important! In some cases, shadberry can cause allergic reactions and cause a serious increase in blood pressure. Moreover, excessive consumption of food has a sedative effect and reduces attention.

Due to the strict dependence on moisture level environment and soils, alder-leaved serviceberry, like common serviceberry, is often found on the banks of reservoirs, as well as on slopes and slopes above them.

Features care and cultivation:

the most favorable time for planting is early spring and/or late autumn;
the greatest chance of germination is when planting cuttings and shoots;
depends on constant abundant watering and quality of planting soil;
germination and flowering depend on the amount of light received;
can be planted in urban conditions;
abundant fruiting begins 5 years after planting;
requires periodic feeding with organic fertilizers;
resistant to frost, but in case of severe frosts it is recommended to cover the tips of the branches.

Irga spicata, features of growing an ornamental fruit plant

Spike irga - decorative fruiting shrub small size. Enjoys unprecedented popularity at domestic summer cottages and personal plots. Basic distinctive feature the appearance of the spiked serviceberry is felt fluff white, located on back side leaves. Moreover, this shrub does not change color in the autumn-winter period, and during fruiting it is distinguished by a large number of berries.

Almost any soil is suitable for planting shadberry, regardless of its composition and humidity. Resistance to drought, as well as difficult climatic conditions, determines the population of the shrub. Spike serviceberry rarely exceeds 70 cm in height.

Features of growing spiked irgi:

tolerates almost all weather conditions;
does not depend on the regularity and quality of watering;
does not require fertilizers;
propagated by cuttings and does not require grafting;
begins to bear fruit from the first years after planting;
does not require cleaning from stepchildren;
can be used as a hedge.

Irga oval-leaved, what you need to know about caring for berry bushes

Representatives of this variety of serviceberry are low-growing perennial fruit-bearing shrubs. White felt leaves and a maximum height of 50 cm distinguish the oval-leaved shadberry from others. During the flowering period, the bush is covered with a significant number of flowers, which is why the oval-leaved shadberry is often used to obtain a better symbiosis of productivity and decoration. Oval-leaved varieties tolerate prolonged droughts well and are also dependent on sunlight, therefore more suitable for planting in the southern regions.

There is probably no gardener who does not know irgu. As a child, we picked it from the bush and ate it by the handful. Now I am over 40 years old, and the bushes from which we picked berries still bear fruit. True, they have grown greatly, thickened, and the berries on them have become small. We do not perceive shadberry as a fruit crop. They collect it from time to time and even plant it outside the fence, leaving it without care. Of course, in such conditions the berries become smaller. I want to stand up for the shadberry and tell you how to grow it large.

Irga loves watering

Let me start with the fact that I didn’t notice my shadberry for a long time either. I collected berries only in compote to give it beautiful color. It grew in the corner of the garden and people often forgot to water it. Then they decided to build a shed in the garden, and the serviceberry bush had to be replanted. The place was found near a large tank into which water was collected during centralized irrigation. When we were not there, the water from the tank overflowed just under the serviceberry bush. How she has changed! The berries have become larger and more juicy. Now it was a pity to leave them to the birds. To preserve the harvest, they hung shiny rain and tinsel on the branches. Flapping in the wind, they scared away the birds. Now we use old computer disks.

Berries are very healthy

The taste of serviceberry is bland, so many people do not appreciate it. However, berries contain a lot of useful substances (more on them a little later). I'll tell you about my own positive experience. My first son was allergic to all red berries. Naturally, we didn’t give them. But one day they didn’t pay enough attention, and the kid plucked a shadberry that was hanging on the lower branches of the bush. To our surprise, allergic reaction did not follow. We started giving our son fresh berries and juice squeezed out of them. Since then I have come to respect Irga even more. I began to feed it, like currants and gooseberries, and prune it, preventing it from thickening. Irga immediately thanked her: the berry harvest has increased. Now there is enough of them not only to eat, but also to make jam. For sourness we add currants and gooseberries.

Look for varietal shadberry

I first learned about varietal shadberry three years ago. I found a photo on the Internet where the shadberry was compared to a cherry. At first I didn’t even believe that such berries existed, they were so large.

But this year I saw a large shadberry in one garden. A little smaller than cherries, but still much larger than everyone else. The owner of the garden was not there, and I could not ask for cuttings. But now I know for sure that large-fruited varieties exist, I will look for them at exhibitions and in nurseries. They say that there are such people at the Timiryazev Academy.

Irga is a drought-resistant crop. But with a lack of watering, the berries become smaller. If you don’t want to water the shadberry on purpose, plant it near a pot of water or where you often drain water (not soapy water). On sandy soil A place near the water drain from the roof is suitable.

About varieties

To know which varieties to ask for, I researched information on the Internet. It turns out that varieties are often called different types serviceberry I also encountered this. At the exhibition you ask what varieties you have, and they answer you: Canadian and spicate. These are the most common species cultivated in our country.

In Canada and the USA, irgu is considered a full-fledged fruit crop. There, large-fruited varieties with a berry diameter of 16-18 mm were obtained (this is exactly the size of a cherry). In addition to varieties with dark berries (Foresburg, mandam, pembina), there is a white-fruited variety - altanglou.

Here are a few more varieties.

Smokey produces unusually aromatic and sweet fruits the size of large cherry(14 mm). Bush 2-3 m high.

Slate- variety early date maturation. The tree is short, 1.5-2 m. The berry is large, oblong. The taste is purely sweet.

Thiessen and Martin- very strong, productive varieties. early flowering, large fruit up to 17 mm.

Northline- excellent taste of berries with a diameter of 16 mm. Flowering is 4-8 days later than other varieties.

Frostberg- has long racemes with large, fleshy, sweet fruits, the bush is 2.5-3 m in height.

Krasnoyarsk- late ripening variety. Tree up to 4 m. Berry above average size, pear-shaped. The taste is sweet with a slight sourness, very good.

All varieties are self-fertile. They begin to bear fruit 3-4 years after planting.

Reproduction

Irgu is propagated by seeds and vegetatively. Large-fruited varieties can only be grown in the second way - root suckers, green cuttings or grafting.

On sale you can find varietal shadberry grafted onto rowan or seedlings of shadberry. When growing grafted plants, the lower growth from rowan or wildflower must be regularly removed. Usually two-year-old seedlings are sold. By the third year they are already blooming.

When sowing seeds, the large-fruited property is not preserved. But the berries may still be larger than those of ordinary serviceberry. Seedlings bear fruit in 4-5 years.

To grow a large shadberry, plant it in a bright place, water it plenty and cut out excess growth, avoiding thickening of the crown.

Advantages of serviceberry

The plant is undemanding to soil fertility, drought-resistant and frost-resistant. In the northern regions, where many varieties of apple trees freeze out, serviceberry successfully overwinters and bears fruit consistently. At least in our conditions (north of the Nizhny Novgorod region), we were never left without a harvest.

I don’t know what kind of irga we have. Of the common species, the most winter-hardy are the spiked serviceberry and the profusely flowering one. They tolerate frosts down to -50 C.

Serviceberry has almost no pests (yet), it does not need to be sprayed like others horticultural crops, from various diseases.

In spring, the serviceberry blooms beautifully with white flowers collected in clusters. And in the fall it turns red-orange and wonderfully decorates the garden. Sometimes fall color is subtle. This may be due to the characteristics of the species or to planting in the shade. In the sun, irga can be very bright. Created decorative varieties with particularly showy foliage - Helvetia, Altaglow, Regent.

Useful properties

Irga is an excellent multivitamin. It’s not for nothing that they call it “northern raisins”. In terms of carotene content, it is superior to cherries and blackberries, and in vitamin C - to apple trees.

It is important that there are few acids in shadberry, so it can be consumed by people for whom sour berries (including Victoria) are contraindicated. Irga is useful after radiation therapy and antibiotic treatment; the pectin of the berries perfectly removes various toxins from the body. An infusion of irgi flowers has a strengthening effect on blood vessels, making their walls more elastic, which helps prevent varicose veins and heart disease (myocardial infarction).

Serviceberry berries are useful for improving the central nervous system(they improve sleep and relieve increased excitability).

If you have hypertension, you need to regularly consume shadberry, it will help normalize your blood pressure. It also contains a substance that prevents the development of atherosclerosis.

M. Pluzhina, Kirov

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A white-fruited variety isolated during a survey of wild shadberry bushes.

A very decorative, vigorous, erect, columnar, sometimes pyramidal shrub. This is in to a greater extent decorative than fruit plant. It has attractive autumn leaf color, and the foliage remains on the bushes for quite a long time in the fall, changing color from dark green to dark purple, bright red, orange or yellow.

Starry night

A small tree or large shrub, 2-3 m high. Shade-tolerant.

The fruits are large, almost black, spherical or elongated, weighing 1.8-2 g. The yield per bush reaches 4.5-5 kg. The berries are suitable for processing and consumption fresh. Flowering and fruiting begin at the age of five. Ripening is average (first ten days of July).

In autumn, the leaves turn beautiful yellow-orange shades. Loves well-moistened soils.

Advantages of the variety: high winter hardiness, drought-resistant, high-yielding. Resistant to diseases.

Disadvantages: uneven ripening.

Linnes

Obtained by Lloyd Lee by crossing the Pembina and Notline varieties.

The plant is low-growing (up to 1.8 m), compact.

The fruits are formed on the periphery of the bush.

Martin

Obtained as a result of selection of seedlings of the Thyssen variety. Highlighted for being beautiful appearance fruits They are larger and ripen more smoothly than those of the Thyssen variety. In other respects it is close to the original variety.

Relatively resistant to American elm aphid.

Notline

Bred and propagated by the Beaverlodge Nursery (Canadian province of Alberta).

The fruits are large (up to 16 mm in diameter), sweet, with a harmonious taste and strong aroma, resistant to cracking, in shape - from obovate to almost round, blue-black with a waxy coating, very dense, usually 7-13 per cluster. They ripen almost simultaneously.

The bush is erect, during the period of full fruiting it is arched, spreading, up to 1.6 m high, and forms a lot of shoots. Compared to other varieties, it begins to bear fruit earlier. It blooms 3-5 days later than the Smoky variety. Very productive, superior to the Smokey variety in this indicator.

Smokey

The most common industrial variety of serviceberry in Canada. Selected by Albright from the hedgerows on his farm for its large fruit, attractive appearance and excellent taste.

The fruits are large (up to 16 mm in diameter), round, fleshy, juicy, sweet, with a pleasant mild taste. Collected in brushes medium length. They are distinguished by the highest (among existing varieties) sugar acid index. Plants at a young age are erect, during the period of full fruiting they are spreading, 1.8-2.4 m high. They form a lot of shoots, this allows you to quickly form hedge, but makes it difficult to care for.

The variety is very productive; individual bushes produce up to 4 kg of fruit. Fruits every year.

Thyssen

I. Thyssen isolated this variety from wild-growing massifs of serviceberry and transferred it to his farm.

This is the largest-fruited (average fruit diameter is 18 mm) variety of serviceberry. The fruit has a good taste, sweet, with a strong aroma, reminiscent of Smokey.

The plant is very vigorous, in maturity it can reach 5 m or more, and produces few shoots. Blooms earlier than other varieties. Productivity is high, but fruit ripening is not simultaneous.

Forestburg

Selected from wild areas of serviceberry by A. Nixon.

The fruits are large (up to 16 mm in diameter), almost round, blue-black with a waxy coating, usually 7-11 per cluster. The brushes are very dense, with almost simultaneous maturation, which is observed in more late dates than Smokey's. The taste is pleasant, soft, quite sweet, the flesh is juicy.

The bush is vigorous (4 m and above), at first erect, then arched, spreading, forms a small or medium amount of shoots. A highly productive large-fruited variety, more resistant to drought than other varieties of serviceberry.

Honeywood

A large-fruited seedling of a plant selected by E. J. Porter from wild massifs of serviceberry.

The fruits are large (more than 16 mm in diameter), in shape - from flattened at the base to round, blue-black with a slight waxy coating, usually 9-15 per cluster. The cluster is dense, the fruits ripen simultaneously. They taste good, have an excellent strong aroma and large seeds.

The bush is up to 2.5 m high, initially erect, during the period of full fruiting it is arched, spreading, and forms few shoots. Very productive, begins to bear fruit early. It blooms 4-8 days later than Smoky and also ripens at a later date. Relatively resistant to powdery mildew.