Thiessen Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Ninebark - TreeTime.ca

Thiessen Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Ninebark

Amelanchier alnifolia Thiessen

Physocarpus opulifolius

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(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

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Thiessen Saskatoon (Serviceberry)
Ninebark

Thiessen Saskatoon is a deciduous shrub that produces delicious edible fruit. It is one of the most productive saskatoon varieties. Its fruit is great in pies, preserves or eating fresh.

Thiessen Saskatoon is popular with U-Picks and home owners because of its taller tree-like shape and larger berries. But it is not the best choice for berry orchards as it is too tall for most mechanical harvesting equipment.

Ninebark is a small, multi-stemmed shrub, that is used to add texture or colour to any yard.

It features flaky, cinnamon-brown bark, attractive white flowers, and long, maple-like leaves.

Thiessen Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

Ninebark Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 2a
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none


Flowers: small white clusters
Berries: blue
Berries: small pink to purple berry like follicles
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, YT, NT
Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB
Other Names: alder-leaf shadbush, dwarf shadbush, pacific serviceberry, pigeon berry, western juneberry, western serviceberry