Saskatoon Berry (Amelanchier alnifolia) SMOKY

Most widespread variety in Canada. Very productive, the record is 40 kg of yield per shrub. Fruits are among the sweetest of all Amelanchier types.

Origin: selection from the Canadian varieties
Vigour: moderately strong, upright shrub, height 3 - 4 m
Blossom: April, self-fertile
Fruits: big, on average 1.3 cm, pulp very sweet, juicy
Harvest season: early, mid-June, the berries ripen at the same time in large clusters, yield an average of 7.5 kg per shrub
Disease resistance: not too sensitive to fungal diseases, or pests
Frost resistance: high