Thiessen Saskatoon - Amelanchier alnifolia 'Thiessen'
Fruit producing shrub with purplish blue berries used for fresh eating, pies and jams. Great for ornamental use with glossy green foliage that changes to a vivid orange to red fall colour. Good cold hardiness.
Water Needs:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Attributes:
Fragrant
Showy Flowers
Landscape Uses:
Border
Erosion Control
Mass Planting
Garden Styles:
Cottage
Modern
Light Needs:
Full Sun
Plant Types:
Height:
5-10'
Spread:
48-60"
Flower Colors:
White
Flower Seasons:
Spring
Special Features:
Attracts Butterflies
Edible
Fall Colour
Growth Habits:
Round
Upright
Cold Hardiness:
Zone 3
Prefers a moist, well drained, slightly acid soil. Fertilize in spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to new growth. Prune to remove broken or damaged limbs.
