Northline Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Common Caragana - TreeTime.ca

Northline Saskatoon (Serviceberry) vs Common Caragana

Amelanchier alnifolia Northline

Caragana arborescens

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Northline Saskatoon (Serviceberry)
Common Caragana

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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Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.

Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant in the right place.

Northline Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

Common Caragana Quick Facts

Zone: 1a
Zone: 1b
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Spread: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: medium
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: orange to red
Flowers: yellow, in spring
Fruit: Northline produces large edible berries great for eating raw
Fruit: pod like fruits
Berries: produces large edible berries great for eating raw
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Native to: AB, BC, SK, MB, ON, YT, NT
Other Names: alder-leaf shadbush, dwarf shadbush, pacific serviceberry, pigeon berry, western juneberry, western serviceberry
Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia