Northline Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Korean Boxwood - TreeTime.ca

Northline Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Korean Boxwood

Amelanchier alnifolia Northline

Buxus microphylla Koreana

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Northline Saskatoon (Serviceberry)
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Northline 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.

Northline Saskatoon is popular because it seldom gets over 8 feet in height, which makes it ideal for U-Pick orchards and over-row harvester equipment. The uniform ripening of the berries in full clusters and the desirable sweet taste also make this variety a favorite.

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Korean Boxwood is a vibrant evergreen shrub. A top choice for colder climates, this shrub will look stunning lining a driveway or as a foundation plant.

Easy to root in and maintain, Korean Boxwood's thick foliage is deer resistant and turns an attractive yellow-brown to purplish in winter. Consider applying mulch around the base to keep the roots moist and cool.

Northline Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

Korean Boxwood Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 4a
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 1.2 m (4 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: slow
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none


Foliage: evergreen
Fall colour: orange to red
Fall colour: yellow-brown to purple
Fruit: Northline produces large edible berries great for eating raw
Berries: produces large edible berries great for eating raw
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