How to grow Saskatoon Serviceberry

Amelanchier alnifolia

Harvesting Saskatoon serviceberry

Harvest the small fruit before birds and other wildlife. Fruit can be eaten raw or made into jam, pie, or any other way you would prepare a berry.2 They may also be dried.3 The leaves may also be used for tea.2

How long does Saskatoon serviceberry take to grow?

These estimates for how long Saskatoon serviceberry takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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Saskatoon serviceberry Etymology

The Latin word “Alnifolia” means “having teeth” or “serrated”.1

Saskatoon serviceberry Folklore & Trivia

Has been used medicinally.2 Has edible berries.2 Shoots can be made into arrows.

Other names for Saskatoon serviceberry

Cusick's serviceberry, Saskatoon

Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roem. var. cusickii (Fernald) C.L. Hitchc.

Footnotes

1 Latin Dictionary

2 Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

3 Plants For A Future


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