Saskatoon, Honeywood

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Honeywood’

Size (HxW): 10’ x 7’

Fruit Size: 1.5cm

Growth Habit: Upright

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2a

Abundant crop of large, sweet, royal blue coloured berries

Tangy-sweet fruit is good for fresh eating, baking & preserves

Fruit ripens in early-mid July; stores for 2 weeks in refrigerator

Self-fertile; will produce more fruit with pollinator

Produces fruit within 3-4 years after planting

Clusters of small, five-petaled, white flowers bloom in May

Round, green-blue foliage turns orange-red in fall

Medium Growth Rate: 6-12”/year

Spacing: 4-6’ apart

Minimal suckering

Plant pollinators within 200’ or less, closer is better

Native to the Prairies

Plant Care:

- Drought tolerant once established; does not tolerate soggy soil - Prefers a more sandy, well drained soil; heavy clay can cause anemia - Prune to shape in spring; cut off any lanky & dead branches - Fertilizing recommended in spring - Bird netting recommended