Isaac Saskatoon Berry
Main interest:dwarf selection, native and edible fruits
Exposure:full sun to partial shade
Soil humidity:dry to moist soil
Flower colour:whiteFragrance:mildly fragrant
Flowering period:May
Foliage:green
USDA Hardiness:zone 2a: -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
Mature height & width (max.):height: 6 ft (1.8 m) width: 5 ft (1.5 m)
Use:specimen, screen, hedge, fruit gardenAmelanchier x wiegandii, native to Eastern Canada, is a probable natural hybrid of Amelanchier arborea × Amelanchier sanguinea. This Isaac Saskatoon Berry variety has been selected for its compact habit. It grows to a maximum height of 6 ft (1.8m) tall, making hand picking the berries easier. Produces a consistent yield of delicious berries, and is a great addition to orchards or gardens. Many describe the taste of Saskatoon berries as a sweet, nutty almond flavour. The berries, ranging in colour from violet-blue to purple, are high in pectin, and ideal for jam and jelly making. Enjoy showy clusters of white flowers in the spring, and bright red-orange leaves in fall.