Hardy in the Far North

Saskatoon Blueberry Plant

Hardy in the Far North

Fruit has true blueberry flavor
Berries are very high in vitamin C
Does not require acidic soil
Bears huge July crops
Cold hardy to far north

While not a true blueberry, the Saskatoon Blueberry produces a huge crop of small, sweet, blue-black berries that taste similar to the blueberry—and the bushes do not need acidic soil to thrive. Also called a serviceberry, the Saskatoon Blueberry is an erect shrub native to North America. In the spring, compact clusters of fragrant, white flowers emerge on the plant. The bushes produce a huge fruit crop in July. While self-pollinating, they will produce higher yields if two plants are grown near each other. Zones 2-7.

Estimated Shipping Date:

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE	All Other Perennials & Potted Plants
3A-4A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
4B	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25
6A	3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25
7B	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25
8B	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25
9B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
10A & B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25
Last Order Date	Zones 3A-7A: May 26, 2025 Zones 7B-10B: May 5, 2025

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

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Product Details

Botanical Name: Amelanchier alnifolia
Height: 180 - 240
Spacing:4'
Depth:Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them.
Spread:4'
Light Required:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollinator:Self-pollinating. No pollinator is required, but for higher fruit yields plant 2 or more plants.
Yield: Excellent yields. Bears fruit in 3-4 years.
Color: Pure white.
Size: Premium
Blooms: Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, All Spring
Fruit: Sweet, 1/2-inch, round black berries.
Zone: 2-7

Form: Fruit, Small Fruit, Native Fruit
Flower Form: Small white flowers in clusters.
Soil Requirements: Sandy Soil
Growth Rate: Medium growth rate, approximately 12-18 inches per year.
Pruning: Typically does not require pruning. If needed, prune after the fruit has set or after harvest. Remove dead or damaged branches any time.
Foliage: Gray-green foliage, multi-stemmed, turns yellow to red in fall.