Saskatoon Berry
Amelanchier
Varieties: Martin, Northline, Smokey, Thiessen
Height: 10′ (3 m)
Spread: 7′ (2.5 m)
Exposure: Full sun
Zone: 2
A popular shrub on the prairies producing a unique and tasty fruit. Purple-blue berries ripen in June-July and can be eaten fresh, baked, frozen or preserved.
Saskatoon berry shrubs are cold hardy and grow best in moist soil with full sun. Self-pollinating.