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 highly resistant to severe cold. It produces tasty berries similar to blueberries and offers a beautiful display of spring blossom that attracts pollinators.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
See which trees the saskatoon berry grows well with
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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 consumed fresh or in preserves, being an excellent source of antioxidants and vitamin C.
Where to buy
Related plants
Other species in the same layer or with the same function.
It is harvested now — July is one of the harvest months.
See which trees the saskatoon berry grows well with
We have no trees recorded with this species yet. Start from the tree on your land.
No account needed.
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