Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Wentworth Highbush Cranberry - TreeTime.ca

Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Wentworth Highbush Cranberry

Viburnum trilobum Wentworth

Amelanchier alnifolia Martin

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Wentworth Highbush Cranberry
Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry)

Wentworth Highbush Cranberry is an ample producer that will make you think of the perfect cranberry sauce when you see it. Its huge fruit is delectable in jellies and sauces. In the spring it bears clusters of white flowers, contrasted against green vegetation that turns a rich red in the fall. Magnificent in garden borders or mass planting, you’ll appreciate your cranberry on your table and in your yard.

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.

Wentworth Highbush Cranberry Quick Facts

Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: brilliant red
Berries: 12mm, edible red berries
Berries: produces large edible berries
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low




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