Thiessen Saskatoon Berry

Saskatoon Berry 'Thiessen'

  • Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Thiessen’
  • Similar to the Martin cultivar, but with larger, sweeter fruit
  • Compact habit
  • Self-pollinating but produces more fruit if others are present
  • Beautiful white blooms in early spring
  • Blueberry-like fruit appear in early summer
  • Great to eat fresh, or in pies, jams, and other desserts

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
450-500 cm

SPREAD:
250-300 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Saskatoon berries are very hardy although late spring frosts should be avoided. They prefer average moisture in well drained soils with a PH above 6. They will begin to bear fruit at 2-4yrs of age on old wood in late June. Plants generally will not require pruning until 7-9 years of age and then removing damaged, weak or crossed branches should be performed in early spring before new growth begins. Saskatoon berries are self-pollinating although will produce larger and more fruit if another one is present. 

Characteristics & Attributes


ATTRIBUTES:
Fruit
Berries
FLOWERING TIME:
Early Spring
HABIT:
Compact
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Herbal/edible garden
Specimen