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.

Larval host for many butterflies. One of the first Amelanchier to bloom, it provides nectar for native bees and other pollinators. The fruit is food for mid-sized birds and small and large mammals.

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