Amelanchier (service berry/saskatoon)
New improved varieties from Canada and Russia. Very tolerant of poor soil conditions (not waterlogging). Thrives on stony, dry soil. For best results plant more than one variety
Amelanchier alnifolia Forestburg
Canadian selection, grows to 2.5m. Large sweet fruits (16mm), late season
Amelanchier alnifolia Krasnojarskaja
Russian selection, grows to 4m. Large berries, sweet with slight sourness. Heavy yielding, late season
Amelanchier alnifolia Pembina
Canadian selection, grows to 3m. Sweet aromatic fruits, heavy cropping
Amelanchier alnifolia Smokey
Canadian selection. Spreading shrub growing to 4m high and 6m across. The sweetest of all the amelanchiers. Crops over long period
Supply uncertain, hope to have plants available autumn 2020
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