Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Kent Strawberry - TreeTime.ca

Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Kent Strawberry

Fragaria ananassa Kent

Amelanchier alnifolia Martin

Kent Strawberry
Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry)

Kent Strawberry is a favourite of urban gardeners and commercial growers. This June Bearing (Short Day) strawberry grows well on the prairies and produces high yields of bright red fruit that bursts with flavour. Great for fresh eating or try them in your next batch of jam or baking.

One of the most cold hardy strawberries!

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.

Kent Strawberry Quick Facts

Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 1a
Height: 0.2 m (0.5 ft)
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Berries: cherry red
Berries: produces large edible berries
Firmness: firm
Harvest: June
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