Saskatoon Berry (Amelanchier alnifolia) – Seeds

Grow your own Saskatoon Berry Shrubs (Amelanchier alnifolia) from premium Non-GMO seeds and enjoy clusters of sweet, edible berries that resemble blueberries in flavor and appearance. Native to North America, Saskatoon Berry is a hardy, cold-tolerant shrub perfect for home gardens, edible landscapes, and naturalized plantings.

These productive shrubs produce delicious purple-blue berries that ripen in early to mid-summer and are excellent for fresh eating, baking, or preserves. In addition to their tasty fruit, Saskatoon plants offer attractive white spring blossoms and stunning fall foliage, making them both ornamental and functional.

Features:

• Produces sweet, nutritious berries similar to blueberries

• Cold-hardy and drought-tolerant

• Non-GMO and naturally sourced seeds

• Ideal for home gardens, orchards, and wildlife habitats

• Ornamental spring blooms and colorful autumn foliage

Specifications:

• Common Name: Saskatoon Berry, Serviceberry

• Scientific Name: Amelanchier alnifolia

• Plant Type: Deciduous fruit-bearing shrub

• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy

• Height: 6–15 feet (1.8–4.5 m)

• Spread: 4–12 feet (1.2–3.6 m)

• Fruit Characteristics: Small, purple-blue, sweet berries

• Bloom Time: Spring

• Harvest Season: Early to mid-summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–7

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0–7.5

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Temperature Range: 45–85°F (7–29°C)

• Season: Best planted in spring or fall

• Germination Time: 60–120 days (requires stratification)

• Plant Spacing: 4–6 feet apart

• Pollination: Self-fertile but higher yields with cross-pollination

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Organic Status: Naturally grown (non-certified)

Planting Guide:

1. Stratify seeds in moist sand at 35–40°F for 2–3 months before planting.

2. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in moist, well-drained soil.

3. Keep soil evenly moist during germination.

4. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

5. Space plants 4–6 feet apart in full sun for optimal fruiting.

6. Prune annually to shape and promote new growth.