Grow delicious native berries with this live dormant Saskatoon Serviceberry plant, Amelanchier alnifolia, a hardy edible shrub or small tree known for its sweet bluish-purple berries with a unique almond-like flavor. Ideal for fresh eating, pies, jams, juice, wine, cider, drying, and trail mixes, Saskatoon berries are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and nutrients.

In spring, the plant produces attractive white blossoms that attract pollinators, followed by abundant edible berries enjoyed by people and songbirds alike. This thornless, self-pollinating native fruit plant is easy to grow and suitable for edible landscapes, wildlife gardens, and backyard orchards.

You will receive one healthy dormant rooted Saskatoon Serviceberry plant, similar in size and condition to the listing photos.

Plant Details:

• Common Name: Saskatoon Serviceberry
• Botanical Name: Amelanchier alnifolia
• Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub/tree
• Growth Stage: Dormant rooted plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-draining fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; water regularly during establishment
• Mature Height: 10–15 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• USDA Zones: 4–7
• Chill Hours: Approximately 1,000 hours below 45°F
• Harvest Season: Early summer
• Pollination: Self-pollinating
• Container Friendly: Yes, while young

Care Tip:

Plant in full sun for best berry production and sweetest fruit. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and protect roots during temperature changes.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.