Saskatoon berry

Amelanchier alnifolia

Layer 3 · Shrubs
Edible companion

Status by region

No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.

Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).

Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.

About

Native to North America, it is a deciduous shrub that is very resistant to intense cold. It produces tasty berries similar to blueberries and offers a beautiful spring blossom display that attracts pollinators.

See which trees Saskatoon berry grows well with

These trees share this species' soil and climate — the pairing is inferred from conditions, not from a guild we have already seen.

Cork oak

No account needed.

Needs

Water: Medium
Light: Full sun
Size: Shrub up to 3 m
Mature diameter: 2.5 m
Soils: Loam, Sandy, Clay
Climates: Atlantic coast, Inland / Continental, Mountain / cold

Calendar

January
February — Planting
March — Planting
April
May
June — Harvest
July — Harvest
August
September
October
November — Planting
December — Planting

Harvest
Planting

Medicinal use: The sweet fruits are eaten fresh or in preserves, being an excellent source of antioxidants and vitamin C.

Where to buy

Central trees worth considering

May work well together — same soil and climate, complementary layers. We have not seen this combination in a generated guild yet.

Cork oak

May grow well with

Suggestions worked out from growing conditions — same soil and climate, complementary layers and functions. These are not observed guilds; treat them as a starting point to try on your own land.