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Amelanchier alnifolia

Saskatoon Berry

Saskatoon berry is not just an ornamental shrub. The lightly fragrant, white blooms produce small, blackish-blue berries that are edible and high in fibre, protein, and antioxidants.

  • »  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

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:250-300 cm
  • Spread:150-200 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Birds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Berries
• Deciduous
• Edible
• Fall Color
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Spring
Habit
• Clumping
• Multi-stem/Clump form
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Hedge
• Naturalizing
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Amelanchier alnifolia

Native to Ontario and other parts of North America.

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

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Amelanchier alnifolia

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.