Serviceberry, Saskatoon

A large hardy, North American shrub with excellent blueberry-like fruits, the Russian bred variety Krasnojarskaja produces fruit that is a dark pink to blue color with a refreshing, sweet to slightly sour taste. This hardy shrub is both attractive and productive: white blossom covers the plant in May, followed by a good crop of edible berries in July. A compact and high-yielding variety of domestic selection. On average it yields 4kg of berries per year. Bee and wildlife friendly. Self fertile.

Site: Some shelter
Soil: Most soil types incl. Loam, sand, chalk, moist. Soil needs to be well-drained
Position: Sun or light shade
Season of Interest: Blossom in Spring, berries in Summer
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 12ft (4m) Spread: 9ft (3m)