General information
Saskatoon berries grow into a deciduous shrub or small tree that can reach 2-3 metres in height. The mature shrubs have white flowers each spring. Saskatoons are native to North America and grow wild from Alaska to Maine.
Unique features
- Rich in vitamins, antioxidants and anthocyanins
- Used in muffins and cakes, juice, jelly and jam
- If pruned, a second flowering and harvest is possible
- Giving fruit on one-year-old wood
The fruit of the Saskatoon Berry (Amelanchier alnifolia) has been known in natural medicine for centuries. Many would describe the taste of Saskatoon Berry as a sweet, nutty almond flavour.
They are high in fibre, protein and antioxidants. The berries ripen in late June or early July. You can store them frozen well, making them available all year round. This variety grows in almost all conditions, from sea level to mountains, and are less fussy about soil conditions than blueberries.
