Amelanchier alnifolia 'Thiessen' (Thiessen Saskatoon Serviceberry)
Botanical Information
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Genus | Amelanchier |
| Species | alnifolia |
| Cultivar | 'Thiessen' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Eat fresh, freeze and use in jam/jellies, baking and dessert. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 2 m |
| Spread | 2 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Sandy-loam, moist but well drained soil. Plants are drought tolerant once established. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Leathery leaves. |
| Flower Description | Creamy-white, five-petaled blooms. |
| Fruit Description | Fruit ripens from late June to early July, is medium sweet, small and purple-black in colour. |