{"product_id":"saskatoon-serviceberry-seeds","title":"20 Saskatoon Serviceberry Seeds – Amelanchier alnifolia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eBring year-round beauty and delicious harvests to your landscape with \u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"315\"\u003eSaskatoon Serviceberry\u003c\/strong\u003e — a hardy North American native known for its stunning spring blooms, sweet edible berries, and brilliant fall color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eThis adaptable shrub or small tree produces clouds of delicate white flowers in early spring, followed by juicy purple berries in early summer that taste similar to apples or blueberries. In autumn, the foliage turns vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"772\"\u003ePerfect for edible landscapes, windbreaks, wildlife gardens, or even bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"779\" data-end=\"826\"\u003e🌿 Why Gardeners Love Saskatoon Serviceberry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003e✅Early spring white blooms\u003cbr data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e✅Sweet, edible June berries\u003cbr data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e✅Gorgeous fall foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e✅Attracts birds \u0026amp; pollinators\u003cbr data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"952\"\u003e✅Cold \u0026amp; wind tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e✅Hedge, screen, or specimen tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e✅Low maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003e🍇 Edible \u0026amp; Nutritious Berries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eSweet, juicy red-purple fruit\u003cbr data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eGreat for pies, jams, cider, wine, drying\u003cbr data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eUsed traditionally in pemmican\u003cbr data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eRich in nutrients\u003cbr data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eLoved by birds \u0026amp; wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e🌳 Plant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eAmelanchier alnifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous shrub \/ small tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eZones: 3–10\u003cbr data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eHeight: 6–35 ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eSpread: 3–20 ft\u003cbr data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eSun: Full Sun to Part Shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eSoil: Moist, well-drained loam preferred\u003cbr data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eDrought Tolerance: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eMaintenance: Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌸 Seasonal Interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profuse white blossoms before leaf-out\u003cbr data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1665\"\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet edible berries (Juneberry)\u003cbr data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow-orange to reddish-purple foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive branching \u0026amp; textured bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e🌱 Germination Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eScarify – Soak seeds in water for 24 hours\u003cbr data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1910\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eStratify – Cold stratify 90 days at 40°F in moist medium\u003cbr data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eSow – Plant 1\/8” deep in well-draining soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003ePatience is key — cold stratification greatly improves germination success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 83, 73);\"\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eAre the berries edible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eYes! They are sweet, juicy, and perfect for fresh eating, baking, or preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eHow long does it take to produce fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eSeed-grown plants typically fruit within a few years once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eIs this plant invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003eNo. Saskatoon Serviceberry is not invasive and integrates well into mixed landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003eDoes it tolerate cold climates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2535\"\u003eYes — it is extremely cold hardy and suitable for Zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003eCan it be grown as a hedge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eAbsolutely. 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