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Saskatoon

Amelanchier alnifolia

Saskatoon is a lovely shrub that grows tasty berries! These berries are sweet and can be eaten fresh or used in yummy treats like pies and jams.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Saskatoon is a multi-stemmed shrub with oval, finely toothed leaves. It produces clusters of five-petaled white flowers in spring, followed by small, round berries that ripen from green to reddish, then deep purplish-blue in summer.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusAmelanchier
Saskatoon
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Saskatoon

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

Indigenous peoples dried Saskatoon berries for pemmican, a super survival food!

Its tough wood was traditionally used to make strong arrows and durable tool handles!

The name "Saskatoon" comes from the Cree word "misâskwatômina" for the sweet berry!

This plant can grow in very cold places where many other fruit plants cannot survive!

Special abilities

Ability

Cold Crusader

Saskatoon can withstand extremely cold winter temperatures, helping it survive in harsh northern climates.

Ability

Berry Banquet

Saskatoon has sweet, nutritious berries that attract many animals, which helps it spread its seeds far and wide.

Ability

Pioneer Power

Saskatoon can grow in disturbed soils and open areas, helping it colonize new or challenging environments.

Measurements & details

Height
100-400 cm
Spread
100-300 cm
Flower Size
0.5-2 cm
Bloom Season
Spring
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

attracted to spring flowers

eaten by

American black bear

Ursus americanus

eats large quantities of berries

eaten by

American robin

Turdus migratorius

consumes berries, aiding seed dispersal

eats

White-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

browses on leaves and twigs

Traits

Also known as

JuneberryServiceberry

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash berries before eating them, and make sure they are safe to eat!

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Saskatoon?

100-400 cm

How wide does Saskatoon spread?

100-300 cm

How big are the flowers on Saskatoon?

0.5-2 cm

When does Saskatoon bloom?

Spring

Is Saskatoon edible?

Yes

Is Saskatoon toxic?

None

What is Saskatoon's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Saskatoon pollinated?

Insect

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