Saskatoon Berry

Amelanchier alnifolia

  • Lightly fragrant white flowers are held erect
  • Sweet black-blue berries are good for eating and making jelly
  • Gray-green foliage turns to brilliant yellow-orange in the fall
  • Bloom Time: Spring

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
250-300 cm

SPREAD:
150-200 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Saskatoonberry tolerates a wide range of soils and conditions. Root suckers are common, potentially resulting in a shrubby growth habit. Some strains reach only 125 cm, others up to 6 m.

Additional Notes about Saskatoon Berry:


Native to Ontario and other parts of North America.

Aboriginal peoples used the fruit in the making of pemmican and other dishes.

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