Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Korean Boxwood - TreeTime.ca

Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Korean Boxwood

Amelanchier alnifolia Martin

Buxus microphylla Koreana

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(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

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Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry)
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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.

Korean Boxwood is a vibrant evergreen shrub. A top choice for colder climates, this shrub will look stunning lining a driveway or as a foundation plant.

Easy to root in and maintain, Korean Boxwood's thick foliage is deer resistant and turns an attractive yellow-brown to purplish in winter. Consider applying mulch around the base to keep the roots moist and cool.

Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

Korean Boxwood Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 4a
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: none


Foliage: evergreen
Fall colour: yellow-brown to purple
Berries: produces large edible berries
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


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