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Silverberry (Wolf Willow) vs Common Saskatoon (Serviceberry)

Elaeagnus commutata

Amelanchier alnifolia

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Silverberry (Wolf Willow)
Common Saskatoon (Serviceberry)

Silverberry (also known as Wolf Willow) is a common native North American shrub. This beautiful ornamental plant has characteristic silver leaves and fragrant yellow flowers.

Its silver berries remain on the branches through the winter. Silverberry is cold hardy and has some ability as a nitrogen fixer. It can grow on dry to moist sandy/gravel soils. This plant is very low maintenance.

Common Saskatoon is a native shrub that's famous for its great-tasting fruit. The berries are terrific for fresh eating and cooking. The Saskatoon bush itself can be quite large and produces an abundance of fruit. Saskatoons are hardy and can tolerate partial shade and a variety of growing conditions.

Silverberry (Wolf Willow) Quick Facts

Common Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 1a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: high
Suckering: medium


Foliage: silvery leaves
Flowers: yellow
Berries: silver, edible
Berries: purple-blue
Firmness: firm
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, QC, YT, NT, NU
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, YT, NT
Other Names: american silverberry, silver berry, wolf willow
Other Names: common serviceberry, wild saskatoon, wild serviceberry