Russian White Mulberry vs Common Saskatoon (Serviceberry) - TreeTime.ca

Russian White Mulberry vs Common Saskatoon (Serviceberry)

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Amelanchier alnifolia

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Russian White Mulberry
Common Saskatoon (Serviceberry)

Russian White Mulberry is a cold hardy and adaptable tree. It is a great choice for the impatient gardener as it reaches its mature height in a short period of time and has an attractive, dense, and rounded form.

Odd looking berries are produced among a backdrop of glossy, deep green foliage. The blackberry-esque berries ripen slowly over the season, ranging in color from white, pink, and purple-violet. While the berries are not well regarded for fresh eating, they have made tasty jams and preserves.

Common Saskatoon is a native shrub that's famous for its great-tasting fruit. The berries are terrific for fresh eating and cooking. The Saskatoon bush itself can be quite large and produces an abundance of fruit. Saskatoons are hardy and can tolerate partial shade and a variety of growing conditions.

Russian White Mulberry Quick Facts

Common Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 1a
Height: 9 m (30 ft)
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Spread: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: white, tart, nutritious and sweet
Berries: purple-blue
Firmness: firm
Flavor: light sweet taste
Flowers: white
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium




Other Names: common serviceberry, wild saskatoon, wild serviceberry