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Saskatoon, Northline

Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Northline’

Priced by size: $24.99 – $32.99

Size (HxW): 10’ x 7’

Growth Habit: Upright, rounded

Fruit Size: 1.5cm

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 2b

 

 

  • Fruit is less acidic than other varieties
  • Berries are purple with a blue hue
  • Sweet fruit is good for fresh eating, baking & preserves
  • Fruit ripens in early August; stores for 2 weeks in refrigerator
  • Self-fertile; will produce more fruit with a pollinator
  • Plant pollinators within 200’ for best results
  • Produces fruit within 3-4 years after planting
  • Clusters of small, five-petaled, white flowers in spring
  • Round, green-blue foliage turns orange-red in fall
  • Native to the prairies
  • Medium Growth Rate: 5-9”/year
  • Row Spacing: 4-5’ apart
  • Minimal suckering

  • Butterfly

    Attracts Pollinators

  • Birds

    Attracts Birds

  • Fall

    Fall Color

  • Full Sun

    Tolerates Full Sun

  • 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 • Bird netting recommended

Description

Size (HxW): 10’ x 7’

Growth Habit: Upright, rounded

Fruit Size: 1.5cm

Planting Location: Sheltered

Zone 2b

 

 

  • Fruit is less acidic than other varieties
  • Berries are purple with a blue hue
  • Sweet fruit is good for fresh eating, baking & preserves
  • Fruit ripens in early August; stores for 2 weeks in refrigerator
  • Self-fertile; will produce more fruit with a pollinator
  • Plant pollinators within 200’ for best results
  • Produces fruit within 3-4 years after planting
  • Clusters of small, five-petaled, white flowers in spring
  • Round, green-blue foliage turns orange-red in fall
  • Native to the prairies
  • Medium Growth Rate: 5-9”/year
  • Row Spacing: 4-5’ apart
  • Minimal suckering

Additional information

Dimensions 6183533 × 6182633 cm