Honeywood Saskatoon Berry

Honeywood Saskatoon Berry

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Honeywood'

This multi-season native serviceberry delivers white flowers in early spring, edible purple-black fruit in early summer, and orange-red autumn colour.

  • White star-shaped flowers open in very early spring, among the first small trees to bloom in the Ontario landscape.
  • Sweet, blueberry-like fruit ripens in early summer and is edible for people and attractive to birds, often harvested before the birds arrive.
  • Foliage turns orange-red in autumn; smooth grey bark provides elegant winter structure.
  • Best in full sun with well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Drought Tolerant
✓
Hardiness Zone
2 – 2
Mature Height (meters)
2.0 – 2.5
Mature Spread (meters)
1.75 – 2.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Orange
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Upright
Pollinator Friendly
✓
Attracts Birds
✓
Landscape Uses
Hedge, Screening
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Saskatoon berries are very hardy although late spring frosts may be problematic. They prefer average moisture in well-drained soils with a pH above 6. They will begin to bear fruit at 2-4yrs of age on old wood in late June. Plants generally will not require pruning until 7-9 years of age and then removing damaged, weak or crossed branches should be performed in early spring before new growth begins. Saskatoon berries are self-pollinating, although will produce larger and more fruit if another one is present.
Notes
The botanical name for Honeywood Saskatoon Berry has been updated from Saskatoon Berry x 'Honeywood' to Amelanchier alnifolia 'Honeywood'.

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