Saskatoon serviceberry, Western Shad bush
A temperate plant. They prefer well drained moist soils. They are cold and drought tolerant. It grows naturally in moist soils in Western and Central North America. It grows up to 1800 m altitude. It prefers a rich loamy soil. It has a chilling requirement. It suits hardiness zones 3-9. Arboretum Tasmania.
Also known as:
Alderleaf serviceberry, Dwarf Service-berry, Sq'sk
Synonyms
- Amelanchier alnifolia (Nutt.) Nutt. ex M. Roem.
- Amelanchier florida Lindl.
- Aronia alnifolia Nutt.
Edible Portion
- Fruit, Leaves - tea
Where does Saskatoon serviceberry grow?
Found in: Alaska, Australia, Canada, North America, Tasmania, United States
Notes: There are about 25-30 Amelanchier species.
Growing Saskatoon serviceberry, Western Shad bush
Cultivation: They can be grown from seed, cuttings or suckers. The seeds are cleaned and stored at -4°C in a sealed container for 3 months. Plants need to be 2-3 m apart. Plants can be sown in autumn and allowed to get cold treatment in the site.
Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten raw or cooked. They are like blueberries in appearance and taste. They can be dried and eaten like raisins. They are used in puddings, pies and muffins. They can be used for jelly and jam. The leaves are used as a tea substitute.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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