Amelanchier alnifolia 'Martin'
Martin Saskatoon Berry
- Main interest:
- native and edible fruits
- Exposure:
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil humidity:
- dry to moist soil
- Flower colour:
- white
- Fragrance:
- Mildly fragrant
- Flowering period:
- May to June
- Foliage:
- green
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 2a: -45.5 °C (-50 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 15 ft (4.5 m) width: 10 ft (3 m)
- Use:
- specimen, screen, hedge, fruit garden
The Saskatoon Serviceberry is Native to North America from Alaska across most of western Canada. Enjoy showy clusters of white flowers in the spring. Martin Saskatoon Serviceberry is a descendant of the Thiessen cultivar and was selected by Dieter Martin in Saskatchewan. This selection produces large fruits with an improved uniform ripening habit. In addition of producing a consistent yield, its berries are delicious. Many describe the taste of Saskatoon berries as having a sweet, nutty almond flavour. They are also highly praised for their antioxidant content, specifically phenolics, flavonols and anthocyanins. Saskatoon Berries are usually harvested in July. Amelanchier alnifolia 'Martin' is a vigourus shrub with an upright habit, growing up to 5 m (16 ft).
$18.99 - $43.99
Also known as: Saskatoon serviceberry, Western Serviceberry, Pacific Serviceberry, Alder-leaved Shadbush, Juneberry Bush, Western Juneberry, Western Shadbush