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When to Plant Serviceberry in Scammon Bay, Alaska (99662)

Location

Scammon Bay, Alaska

ZIP Code

99662

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Serviceberry directly outdoors 2 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Amelanchier canadensis
Days to Maturity 1095 days
Mature Height 60-240"
Spread 120"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

120" apart

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Planting Depth

4" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 60-120 days

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Growing Serviceberry in Zone 4b

Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) is a popular garden vegetable. In Scammon Bay, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should direct sow seeds around Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Serviceberry grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.