Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Budds Yellow Dogwood (Buds Yellow Dogwood) - TreeTime.ca

Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Budds Yellow Dogwood (Buds Yellow Dogwood)

Amelanchier alnifolia Martin

Cornus sericea Budds Yellow

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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.

Budd's Yellow Dogwood is a select cultivar of Yellow Twig Dogwood that reaches 5 ft tall and wide. It is adaptable and disease resistant which allows it to survive in difficult areas. The striking yellow twigs will add winter interest to your landscape and contrast nicely with Red Osier Dogwood. You can also try contrasting Budd's Yellow Dogwood with more textured trees such as evergreens.

Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

Budds Yellow Dogwood (Buds Yellow Dogwood) Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 3a
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Height: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 2.1 m (7 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: low
Suckering: low


Foliage: yellow
Fall colour: yellow stems
Flowers: white
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
Other Names: budds yellow dogwood, budds yellow twig dogwood, buds yellow dogwood, buds yellow twig dogwood