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Rose Glow Barberry vs Common Saskatoon (Serviceberry)

Berberis thunbergii Rose Glow

Amelanchier alnifolia

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Rose Glow Barberry
Common Saskatoon (Serviceberry)

Rose Glow Barberry is a cold hardy, drought tolerant shrub. It has attractive, mottled foliage that ranges from red, pink, green, and white, maturing to deep maroon.

Rose Glow Barberry has sharp thorns, so be careful when you're handling this shrub. These thorns are what make Rose Glow Barberry an excellent hedge plant as they deter rabbit and deer.

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.

Rose Glow Barberry Quick Facts

Common Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 1a
Height: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Spread: 2.7 m (9 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: pink/purple flower
Berries: purple-blue
Firmness: firm
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, YT, NT
Other Names: common serviceberry, wild saskatoon, wild serviceberry