Hardiness
Zone 2
Discover the plant
Small hedgerow pear tree
FamilyRosaceae
Amelanchier alnifolia, or Saskatoon berry, is a versatile and ornamental native shrub, widely appreciated for its abundant spring bloom of white clusters, which announce the arrival of delicious small sweet fruits similar to blueberries. Highly valued in edible and naturalistic landscaping, it attracts a wide diversity of birds and pollinators, while adding an elegant touch to informal hedges, borders, or groves. Its green foliage turns yellow, orange, and sometimes red in autumn, creating three seasons of visual interest. Resilient, hardy, and easy to grow, it thrives in a variety of well-drained soils. Amelanchier alnifolia fits perfectly into food or biodiversity gardens, combining beauty, utility, and naturalness with simplicity.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorWhite
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingBluish-purple berries, sweet, edible fresh or as jam
Maximum height10 ft (3 m)
Maximum width3 m (10 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 2
Minimum temperature'-40°C
