Thiessen Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) - TreeTime.ca

Thiessen Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry)

Amelanchier alnifolia Thiessen

Amelanchier alnifolia Martin

Thiessen Saskatoon (Serviceberry)
Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry)

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.

Martin Saskatoon is a prairie hardy shrub. The berries have a large size and a delicious taste. This species has consistent yield, making it great for both orchards and small gardens. The berries ripen uniformly, making them convenient for machine harvesting.

Thiessen Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $7.69 - SAVE UP TO 30%
Lowest Price: $6.49 - SAVE UP TO 35%
Zone: 1a
Zone: 1a
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: blue
Berries: produces large edible berries
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low




Other Names: alder-leaf shadbush, dwarf shadbush, pacific serviceberry, pigeon berry, western juneberry, western serviceberry
Other Names: alder-leaf shadbush, dwarf shadbush, pacific serviceberry, pigeon berry, western juneberry, western serviceberry