Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Saskatoon Berry’

A close relative and shrubbier version of the juneberry, the saskatoon is rather variable in height, it can eventually get to be about 3 m tall some only reach about 1.5 m. Hardy, self-fertile and easy to grow in any soil, even chalk, dry or damp but fruiting better in full sun. The berries are ready in late June-July, dark purple and 10-15 mm in size. They are sweet and some say with an apple like flavour, but the birds do love them too I’m afraid. They are popular in Canada with a long tradition of use, raw, cooked and preserved in any way you can an apple.