The document summarizes several species of trees and shrubs in the rose family that are suitable for the prairies, including their key identifying features and characteristics. It describes the Saskatoon serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) as a native, cold-hardy shrub or small tree with white flowers in spring and purple fruit in summer. It also outlines the identifying features of species in the hawthorn genus (Crataegus) like the Russian hawthorn, thornless cockspur hawthorn and Washington hawthorn which have white flowers, red fruit, and yellow or red fall color. Finally, it lists crabapple species (Malus) and the American plum (P

1. Woodies I Group 3 Rose Family

2. Group 3a Amelanchier alnifolia Crataegus ambigua Crataegus crusgalli var. inermis Crataegus phaenopyrum Malus ssp. Prunus americana Saskatoon Serviceberry Russian Hawthorne Thornless Cockspur Hawthorne Washington Hawthorne Crabapple American Plum

3. Amelanchier alnifolia Saskatoon Serviceberry, Juneberry

4. Amelanchier alnifolia 18-20 foot, shrub or small tree Native to Northern Great Plains, very adaptable Cold hardy to –20 o c Tolerate wide range of pH Grow well in heavy clay Water needs are minimal Tolerates part shade; prefers full sun

5. Amelanchier alnifolia Prune regularly Flowers and fruit develop on previous years' growth and pruning results in vigorous new growth for the next years' bloom and fruit Susceptible to cedar-apple rust, but has no serious disease or insect problems

6. Amelanchier alnifolia Alternate, simple, ovate, pinnately-veined, 1 1/2 to 3 inches long, finely serrate

7. Flowers appear from March to June, before the leaves. The showy white flowers have 5 petals that are 1/2 inch long.

8. Amelanchier Alnifolia Fruit: Ripening in June to August, 1/4 to 3/8 inch in diameter, rounded, red to dark purple when ripe. The fruits are edible

9. Amelanchier alnifolia Twig: Slender, flexible, red-brown in color May be covered with fine hairs when young Buds may be up to 1/2 inch long, pointed, covered with scales, usually with hairy margins light yellow-green to red in color .

10. Amelanchier alnifolia Form: A shrub or small tree with a narrow crown

11. Amelanchier alnifolia Bark: Smooth when young, ashy-gray with dark stripes. Later becoming rough with long splits and furrows

12. Crataegus ambigua Russian Hawthorne

13. Crataegus ambigua Bark is golden yellow and exfoliating

14. Crataegus ambigua Foliage is medium green, finely cut

15. Crataegus ambigua White flowers in clusters

16. Crataegus ambigua Fruit is dark red

17. Crataegus ambigua Yellow in fall

18. Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis Thornless Cockspur Hawthorne

20. Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis a medium-sized deciduous tree 20' to 30' tall and wide broad, rounded tree

21. Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis Shiny, dark-green,simple ovate leaves

22. Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis Fall Color

23. Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis White Flowers

24. Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis Red Fruit Through Fall

25. Crataegus crus-galli t horns

26. Crataegus phaenopyrum Washington Hawthorne Height 25’ Spread 25’ Medium water needs Full Sun Specimen tree – rounded shape Dark green, glossy foliage Persistent shiny, red-orange showy fruit Thorns Copper fall color

27. Crataegus phaenopyrum Form

28. Crataegus phaenopyrum Leaf

29. Crataegus phaenopyrum Flower

30. Crataegus phaenopyrum Fruit

31. Crataegus phaenopyrum Fall Color Winter Interest- Fruit

32. Crataegus phaenopyrum Bark

33. Crataegus virdis ‘Winterking’ Hawthorne Medium water needs Yellow fall color Silvery bark

34. Crataegus virdis Height 20-35 Spread 20-35 Widely vase shaped, angular branch pattern

35. Crataegus virdis Dark green simple, lobed leaves

36. Crataegus virdis Thorns

37. Crataegus virdis Flowers - White in clusters

38. Crataegus virdis Fruit red ¼”

39. Crataegus virdis Great Winter Interest

40. Crataegus viridis ‘Winterking’ 1.5" long thorns along stems a medium-sized deciduous tree 25' to 30' tall and 20' to 25' wide broad, rounded tree

41. Malus spp.

43. Malus x Indian Magic

44. Malus x Profusion

45. Malus x Red Jade

46. Malus x Dolgo

47. Malus x Coral Burst

50. Malus fruit

51. Malus fruit in winter

52. ID Malus ssp. Scaly bark Red to yellow to green fruit Alternate branching Buds scales are overlapping usually reddish brown with hairs Fruits are 2” or less Height usually 15-20 feet

53. Prunus americana American Plum Height 10-12’ Width 10-12’ Low water needs Fragrant white flowers One inch yellow to red fruit Multi trunk or single stem Dry alkaline soils Full Sun Suckers in the wild

55. Prunus americana small, deciduous tree

56. Prunus americana alternate serrulate leaf margins no glands on petiole pubescent midrib

57. Prunus americana White Flowers

58. Prunus americana Round, fleshy fruit

59. Prunus americana Bark

60. Prunus americana , fall color

61. ID

62. ID by Leaf

69. ID by Fruit

74. ID by Flower

77. ID by Bark or trunk

79. ID by Winter Interest