THIESSEN saskatoon berry
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đł General description
- Botanical name: Amelanchier alnifolia âThiessenâ
- Common name: Thiessen's serviceberry, Saskatoon âThiessenâ
- Family: Rosaceae
- Origin: Canadian selection, adapted to the Prairies
đ±Characteristics
- Type
- Fruit shrub
- Mature size
- 3 to 5 m tall
- Width
- 2 to 4 m
- Growth
- Moderately fast
- Foliage
- Deciduous, dark green, turning yellow in fall
- Flowering
- Spring (April-May)
- Flowers
- White, in clusters, honey-producing
- Fruit
- Purple-black berries, juicy, sweet
- Fruit maturity
- Late June to early July (early)
đ Fruit â Why âThiessenâ is appreciated
- Fruit size: Very large berry (among the largest of the serviceberry cultivars)
- Taste: Sweet, sometimes compared to blueberries with a hint of almond
- Uses:
- Fresh consumption
- Pies, jams, juice, drying
- Easy to freeze
- Productivity: Excellent
- Self-fertile: Yes, but multiple plants improve production
đżGrowing conditions
- Hardiness zone
- 2 to 7 (withstands -40°C)
- Exposure
- Sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic
- Care
- Light pruning, watering during prolonged drought
- Resistance
- Good resistance to diseases and insects
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Advantages of the âThiessenâ cultivar
- Remarkable fruit size
- Cold resistant
- Stable production
- Ornamental flowering
- Low maintenance
â ïž Points to watch out for
- Ripeness is not always uniform (some fruits ripen earlier than others)
- Birds love the fruit â consider protecting the plants if necessary
đž In summary
The âThiessenâ serviceberry is an excellent choice for lovers of northern berries. Whether planted as a fruit hedge, in a bed, or as a solitary tree, it offers both ornamental and nutritional value. Its hardiness and ease of care make it an ideal candidate for gardens in cold climates.