Thiessen Saskatoon Berry

Thiessen Saskatoon Berry

Amelanchier alnifolia 'Thiessen'

A productive saskatoon with larger, sweeter fruit than most cultivars, combined with an attractive compact habit and showy spring blossom.

  • Similar to the Martin cultivar, but with larger, sweeter fruit
  • Compact habit
  • Self-pollinating but produces more fruit if others are present
  • Beautiful white blooms in early spring
  • Blueberry-like fruit appear in early summer
  • Great to eat fresh, or in pies, jams, and other desserts
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Drought Tolerant
✓
Hardiness Zone
2 – 2
Mature Height (meters)
4.5 – 5.0
Mature Spread (meters)
2.5 – 3.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Flower Colour
White
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Orange
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Upright
Pollinator Friendly
✓
Attracts Birds
✓
Landscape Uses
Screening, Hedge
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, however, will produce larger and more fruit if another one is present.
Notes
The botanical name for Thiessen Saskatoon Berry has been updated from Saskatoon Berry x 'Thiessen' to Amelanchier alnifolia 'Thiessen'.

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