Serviceberry (Saskatoon)
Fruits
Beginner
Perennial

Serviceberry (Saskatoon)

Amelanchier alnifolia

Photo: Gavin Slater · CC BY

About Plant: Serviceberry (Saskatoon)

A very hardy native shrub or small tree with white spring flowers and sweet blueberry-like summer fruit.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterRegular while establishing
SoilRich, well-drained (5.5–7.0)
Spacing4–8 feet
Height6–15 feet
Time to Harvest1-3 years
Planting DepthPlant at nursery depth
Germination TimeNursery plants recommended

Expert Growing Tips

Choose locally hardy cultivars, mulch the root zone and prune for an open productive framework.