Saskatoon Berry Northline
Northline is a popular variety due to its smaller size, heavy yields and great-tasting fruit. Upright habit and uniform ripening are also added perks! Suited for fresh eating and processing. Can be harvested by hand or mechanically. Average fruit size 16mm (0.6″). High yields. High suckering.
Latin: Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Northline’
Hardiness Zone: 3 – 8
Height: 8′ – 13′
Spread: 5′ – 20′
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Ripens: July
Flower Colour: White
Fruit Colour: Deep blue
Foliage Colour: Green
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Suited for a range of soils but prefer well-draining
Attributes:Edible Fruit Self-pollinating Showy flowers
Special Considerations: Saskatoon’s are known to sucker. It is important to utilize this for regenerative pruning however be cautious of planting sites. Grass walkways and tillage are good ways to maintain sucker development within rows. Saskatoons are prone to a range of diseases that can hinder fruit production if not managed properly. Saskatoons are self-fruitful and do not require cross-pollination.