Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Lord Sea Buckthorn (Male) - TreeTime.ca

Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Lord Sea Buckthorn (Male)

Hippophae rhamnoides Lord

Amelanchier alnifolia Martin

Lord Sea Buckthorn (Male)
Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry)

Lord Sea Buckthorn is a male variety that is a pollinizer for female plants. One male plant is capable of pollinating 5-7 female plants. Male Sea Buckthorn plants do not produce berries, but the pollen from their flowers allows female plant to set fruit.

Lord Sea Buckthorn has relatively thornless branches and other well-known features of Sea Buckthorn plants. These include silvery green foliage and nitrogen-fixing capabilities, which improves the surrounding soil.

Can be used to pollinize female Sea Buckthorn plants, including Orange Energy Sea Buckthorn.

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.

Lord Sea Buckthorn (Male) Quick Facts

Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

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Zone: 3a
Zone: 1a
Height: 4 m (12 ft)
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: high
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Berries: produces large edible berries
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


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