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Saskatoon, Honeywood

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Honeywood’

Priced by size:

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
  • Clusters of small, five-petaled, white flowers bloom in May
  • 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
  • Round, green-blue foliage turns orange-red in fall  
  • Slow Growth Rate: 6-10”/year
  • Spacing: 4-6’ apart
  • Minimal suckering
  • Plant pollinators within 200’ for best results
  • Native to the Prairies

  • Butterfly

    Attracts Pollinators

  • Birds

    Attracts Birds

  • Fall

    Fall Color

  • Full Sun

    Tolerates Full Sun

  • wind

    Wind Tolerant

  • soil

    Soil Tolerant

  • cold

    Cold Tolerant

  • drought

    Drought Tolerant

  • native

    Native

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

Description

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
  • Clusters of small, five-petaled, white flowers bloom in May
  • 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
  • Round, green-blue foliage turns orange-red in fall  
  • Slow Growth Rate: 6-10”/year
  • Spacing: 4-6’ apart
  • Minimal suckering
  • Plant pollinators within 200’ for best results
  • Native to the Prairies

Additional information

Dimensions 6183533 × 6182633 cm