Sweet, nutty berries, rich in vitamins, antioxidants and anthocyanins. An ancient way to enjoy Indian berries is in juice, jellies and preserves, or in pies, muffins and crumble. One of the most productive saskatoons.
Amelanchier alnifolia 'Saskatoon Berry' in the garden
- use: kitchen
botanical information about Amelanchier alnifolia 'Saskatoon Berry'
- Botanical name: Amelanchier alnifolia 'Saskatoon Berry'
- Genus: Amelanchier
- Family: Rosaceae
- Other names: Saskatoon Berry
- synonyms: Amelanchier alnifolia 'Thiessen'
- origin: hybrid
- license: ®
Features Amelanchier alnifolia 'Saskatoon Berry'
| height: | 200-300 cm |
| flowering: | April - May |
| color: | white |
| leaf color: | green |
| habit: | ascending |
| growth: | medium |
| level: | easy |
| light: | full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade |
| moisture: | average |
| soil texture: | normal |
| organic matter: | normal |
| pH: | neutral |
| winter zone: | 4 [-30°C] |
| density: | 1 - 2 |
