Autumn Brilliance Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Sebastien Gooseberry - TreeTime.ca

Autumn Brilliance Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Sebastien Gooseberry

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Amelanchier x grandiflora Autumn Brilliance

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Sebastien Gooseberry
Autumn Brilliance Saskatoon (Serviceberry)

Sebastien Gooseberry is a nearly thornless variety that produces medium-sized, red gooseberries. When the berries are fully ripe they are quite sweet and great for fresh eating. They can be stored for up to two weeks in the fridge. For baking and preserves, they are often picked when under-ripe when they are firm and tart. The general harvest period is anywhere from July to September.

Sebastien Gooseberry is a Canadian variety that was developed at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research station in Ottawa.

Gooseberries are self-pollinating but planting with another variety will increase yields.

Prized for its brilliant orange-red fall color and disease resistance, this exceptionally bright tree is an excellent focal point for your garden. In the spring, clusters of fragrant white flowers give way to edible purplish black fruit that is heavenly in jams, jellies and pies. Use this Saskatoon in shrub borders or as a small tree.

Sebastien Gooseberry Quick Facts

Autumn Brilliance Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 3a
Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Height: 8 m (25 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 5 m (15 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: short
Suckering: low
Suckering: medium

Toxicity: leaves are toxic to humans

Fall colour: gold to red
Berries: reddish and medium sized
Berries: deep purple and sweet
Harvest: late July to September
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, YT, NT