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

Common Caragana vs Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry)

Caragana arborescens

Amelanchier alnifolia Martin

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

COMING SOON

(new stock expected: fall of 2026)

Common Caragana
Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry)

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.

Martin Saskatoon is a prairie hardy shrub. The berries have a large size and a delicious taste. This species has consistent yield, making it great for both orchards and small gardens. The berries ripen uniformly, making them convenient for machine harvesting.

Common Caragana Quick Facts

Martin Saskatoon (Serviceberry) Quick Facts

Zone: 1b
Zone: 1a
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Height: 5 m (16 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: low
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: yellow, in spring
Fruit: pod like fruits
Berries: produces large edible berries
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: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia
Other Names: alder-leaf shadbush, dwarf shadbush, pacific serviceberry, pigeon berry, western juneberry, western serviceberry