Saskatoon Serviceberry Tree
Description
The Saskatoon Serviceberry is a beautiful, early flowering native shrub. Its leaves are medium green and deciduous, a stunning ornamental piece, with the added benefit of small edible berries. The Saskatoon Serviceberry tends to flower in early spring with striking and fragrant 5-petaled white flowers.
After the flowers have faded, small green berries appear, turning blue-purple when ripe.
The serviceberry fruit are small in size – a wonderful food source for birds and animals. When eaten fresh, the berries are tart and taste a lot like blueberries. Serviceberries are often used in preserves and in pies, and if you don’t pick them, the birds will love them!
Fairly easy to grow and long-lived, the Saskatoon Serviceberry shrub grows upright and prefers full sun and soil with good drainage. For proper pollination, plant two or more of the same variety.
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Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White |
| Fruit Color | Purple |
| Fruit Size | Small |
| Ripens/Harvest | June |
| Shade/Sun | Partial Shade - Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loamy |
| Soil Moisture | Well Drained |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5 - 7.0 |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 3 - 5 |
| Zone Range | 2 - 8 |
Zone Compatibility
Pollination
This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.
Tools & Supplies
Planting & Care
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