{"product_id":"saskatoon-serviceberry-plant-live-rooted-amelanchier-alnifolia-edible-berry-shrub-zones-4-7","title":"Saskatoon Serviceberry Plant – Live Rooted Amelanchier alnifolia | Edible Berry Shrub | Zones 4–7","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow delicious native berries with this Saskatoon Serviceberry rooted starter plant, a hardy edible shrub prized for its sweet almond-like flavor and beautiful ornamental appeal. Also known as \u003cem\u003eAmelanchier alnifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, Saskatoon berries produce juicy bluish-purple fruit rich in antioxidants, fiber, and nutrients. The berries are excellent for fresh eating, pies, jams, wine, cider, baking, trail mixes, smoothies, and preserves. In spring, the plant is covered in delicate blossoms that attract pollinators, while the summer berries provide food for birds and wildlife. Perfect for edible landscapes, backyard orchards, wildlife gardens, and homestead plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 1 rooted Saskatoon Serviceberry starter plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Healthy live edible berry shrub\/tree\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Self-pollinating native fruit variety\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Naturally grown pesticide-free plant\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe shipping\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saskatoon Serviceberry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amelanchier alnifolia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruiting deciduous shrub\/tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dormant rooted starter plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining adaptable soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–15 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright shrub or small tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White spring flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluish-purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1\/4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet with nutty almond notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-pollinating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime to Fruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2–3 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native edible plant, pollinator friendly, antioxidant-rich berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChill Hours Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1,000 hours below 45°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun for best fruit production and strongest flowering display. Pruning older branches periodically helps maintain healthy growth and improves berry yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Condition Disclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCustomer Notice for Live Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. 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