Amelanchier alnifolia 'Saskatoon Berry' - 40-60 CM C4

Description
The Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Saskatoon Berry'® (Amelanchier alnifolia) is an upright garden plant that produces white flowers. They appear from April to May. These produce purple fruits from August. The Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Saskatoon Berry'® also has medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location, it usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and is around 3 metres wide. The Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Saskatoon Berry'® makes no special demands on the soil.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow-red autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Saskatoon Berry'® are medium green. Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Saskatoon Berry'® turns bright yellow-red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Saskatoon Berry'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Alder-leaved serviceberry 'Saskatoon Berry'® is upright in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The white flowers appear from April to May.

Fruit
Amelanchier alnifolia 'Saskatoon Berry'® forms purple fruits. Ripening time from August.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub