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HONEYWOOD saskatoon berry

Regular price $6.90

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Main characteristics of ‘Honeywood’

  • Full name
    • Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Honeywood’ — also known as Saskatoon Honeywood or Honeywood serviceberry.
  • Hardiness (climate zone)
    • Very cold tolerant. Hardiness zones around 2-3 to 7 depending on the source.
  • Size/habit
    • Medium to large plant depending on conditions: approximately 6 to 10 feet (≈ 1.8-3 m) tall and similar to moderate in width. Upright to slightly spreading habit, often compact.
  • Habitus
    • Multi-stemmed bush, dense, compact habit. Little suckering (little growth at the base) compared to some cultivars.
  • Fruit
    • Good-sized berries (≈ 0.5-0.6 inches according to descriptions), deep blue-purple when ripe. Sweet taste, reminiscent of blueberries with a hint of honey, sometimes with fruity or apple-like notes. Very good for fresh consumption, but also excellent for jams, jellies, and pastries.
  • Ripening/harvest period
    • Rather late among Saskatoon varieties: around early July in many cases.
  • Flowering
    • White flowers, typical of serviceberries, in spring (May-June depending on climate) before or with foliage.
  • Foliage and appearance
    • Green foliage in summer, good fall color (yellow, orange, red depending on source).

Growing conditions, care

  • Exposure: Full sun preferred, or partial shade. Direct sun is very helpful for optimal fruiting.
  •  Soil: Cool to moderately moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates several soil types (loamy, slightly acidic to neutral).
  • pH: Slightly acidic to neutral is often mentioned as ideal.
  • Watering: Moderate, especially during dry periods—although serviceberry is relatively tolerant once well established.
  • Cold tolerance: Very good—resistance reported up to ≈ −26 to −30°C depending on the source.
  • Maintenance: Light pruning after flowering to remove dead wood or crossed branches. Little suckering, so less work than some cultivars that produce a lot of suckers.

Advantages

  • Tasty berries with a pleasant flavor—often described as sweet, with a “honey/blueberry” taste, which is very appealing.
  • Good yield, abundant fruit.
  • Relatively compact growth habit for a productive serviceberry, making it suitable for medium-sized gardens or home orchards.
  • Good hardiness — thrives in cold climates, which is a plus for regions such as Quebec.


Limitations or points to consider

  • Late ripening: If you live in a region with an early fall or early frosts, check that the growing season is long enough to allow the fruit to ripen properly.
  • Sensitivity to birds: Like many serviceberries, the berries attract birds; if you want to keep a good portion for yourself, plan to use a net or harvest regularly.
  • Shallow rooting/suckering: Less than some varieties, but there is always some possible rejection at the base.

Hardiness Zones

  • 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a

Light

  • Full-sun

IMPORTANT: We do not deliver trees 7' and taller! (Nursery pickup only). For best results, orders placed from now on will be delivered in the fall (except for nursery pickup).

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