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How do I identify a Saskatoon berry bush?
Diagnostic Characters: The thin, round leaves of Saskatoon Serviceberry are entire (not toothed) at the base and regularly toothed along the upper margin. The showy flowers are white and star-like. The ripe fruit is a small berry-like pome; dark, reddish purple to nearly black.
What does a Saskatoon Leaf look like?
Saskatoon (Amelanchier) Leaves & Twigs: Leaves are oval-shaped, and slightly longer (about 2-6 cm) than they are wide. In the West, leaves are usually rounded at the tip and straight across at the base, with coarse “teeth” on the upper half. In the East, leaves are pointed with teeth all around the edges.
Do Saskatoon berries grow on trees or bushes?
Saskatoon berry plants are 1 to 5 m tall (3 – 16 ft.) shrubs with alternately arranged buds and leaves. Flowers and fruit form in clusters on the branches.
Where can I find Saskatoon bushes?
Also known as western juneberry, prairie berry, or western serviceberry, Saskatoon bush (Amelanchier alnifolia) is native to the area extending from the inland northwest and the Canadian prairies to the southern Yukon.
What should I do about my Saskatoon bushes?
Pruning also improves air circulation throughout the foliage. Check Saskatoon bushes for pests frequently, as Saskatoon shrubs are vulnerable to aphids, mites, leafrollers, sawflies, and others. Many pests can be controlled by regular use of insecticidal soap spray.
How tall does a Saskatoon shrub grow to be?
Saskatoon shrubs are attractive plants that bloom in spring and produce scads of bluish purple Saskatoon berries in summer. Saskatoon berries, with a flavor reminiscent of cherry with a hint of almond are rich in protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Saskatoon bushes generally reach heights of 6 to 10 feet (2-3 m.), depending on the cultivar.
What kind of berries do Saskatoon bushes produce?
Saskatoon shrubs are attractive plants that bloom in spring and produce scads of bluish-purple Saskatoon berries in summer. Saskatoon berries, with a flavor reminiscent of cherry with a hint of almond, are rich in protein, fiber and antioxidants.
When is the best time to move saskatoon berry bushes?
Where we live, Saskatoon Berry bushes are native to the area. These berries make wonderful pies! When I find small bushes, I try to clean out around them so they have room to grow big. But sometimes, I need to move the actual bush itself. The ideal time to do this in the late Fall, once the rains start again.